The VA's New Prescribing Safety Reforms Are a Start – Here's What's Still Missing
VA Secretary briefing veteran service organization leaders regarding the VA's decision to implement written informed consent at VA Central Office on June 15, 2026. (Photo credit: Derek Blumke, Irreverent Warriors) After months of pressure from more than 30 veterans organizations and Congress, the VA will require written informed consent before prescribing high-risk psychiatric medications — but the reforms stop short of what the data, and the coalition, are asking for. September 29, 2026 By:...
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