The Veteran Suicide Prevention Act mandates a review of suicide deaths among veterans who received care from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The Veteran Suicide Prevention Act requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to review the suicide deaths of veterans who received care from the Department of Veterans Affairs in the five years prior to the act's enactment. The review must include details such as the total number of suicides, demographics of the deceased, medications prescribed, and instances of multiple medication use. The Secretary must submit a report to Congress and make it publicly available within 30 days of completing the review.
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