H.R. 6122 would direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop and implement a comprehensive policy on the management of pain experienced by veterans enrolled for health care services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log inVeterans Pain Care Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to editdevelop and implement a comprehensive policy on the wikimanagement of pain experienced by veterans, including department-wide management of acute and bechronic pain, the first to provide a detailed summarystandard of care, the bill!)consistent application of pain assessments, health care personnel education and training, and education for veterans and their families.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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(Log inLatest Major Action: 7/10/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Forwarded by Subcommittee to edit the wiki and be the first to update the status of the bill!)Full Committee by Unanimous Consent .
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== Points in Favor ==

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