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MHS Health Care Glossary

Military Health System Health Care Glossary serves as the official repository and consolidated reference (as a secondary source) for terms and definitions used within the MHS. Some terms may have multiple and varying definitions based on the context and primary source of authority. Note that certain definitions may be approved only for limited use in a single primary reference document, while others may have broad applicability in multiple contexts and issuances. To determine the most appropriate definition in a particular context, consult all relevant source documents. Any disparities between this Glossary and primary sources are unintentional, and the primary source shall control.

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Feb 20, 2014

Relapse

The resumption of a pattern of substance use in an individual seeking abstinence that was previously identified as problematic.

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Feb 20, 2014

Medically Monitored

Services provided by an interdisciplinary staff of nurses, counselors, social workers, addiction specialists, and other health and technical personnel under the direction of a licensed physician. Medical monitoring is provided through appropriate mix of direct patient contact, review of records, treatment team meetings, 24-hour coverage by a physician, an...

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Feb 20, 2014

Drug Paraphernalia

All equipment, products, and materials of any kind that are used, intended for use, or designed for use, in planting, propagating, cultivating, growing, harvesting, manufacturing, compounding, converting, producing, processing, preparing, testing, analyzing, packaging, repackaging, storing, containing, concealing, injecting, ingesting, inhaling or otherwi...

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Feb 20, 2014

Illegal Drug Use

The use of drugs, the possession or distribution of which is unlawful under the Controlled Substances Act. Such a term does not include the use of a drug taken under supervision by a licensed health care professional, or other uses authorized by the Controlled Substances Act or other provisions of Federal law.

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Feb 20, 2014

Prevention Programs

Activities designed to influence participants to avoid problematic substance use or to encourage individuals to seek early assistance.

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Feb 20, 2014

Pharmacotherapy

The treatment of disease with prescribed medication.

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Feb 20, 2014

Problematic Substance Use

The use of any substance in a manner that puts the user at risk of failing in their responsibilities to mission or family, or that is considered unlawful by regulation, policy, or law. This includes substance use that results in negative consequences to the health and/or well-being of the user or others; or meets the criteria for an substance use disorder...

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Feb 20, 2014

Treatment Personnel

Trained members of the substance use disorder (SUD) treatment program staff qualified to provide consultative, treatment, or referral services.

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Jan 22, 2014

Research

Any systematic study directed toward fuller scientific knowledge or understanding of military healthcare and in support of health readiness solutions that protect, treat, and optimize the health and performance of the total force as envisioned Force Health Protection Concept of Operations (CONOPS) or in other analysis or guidance that may be establis...

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Jan 22, 2014

DoD Military Health System (MHS)

The Department of Defense (DOD) medical and dental programs, personnel, facilities, and other assets of the Military Services operating pursuant to Chapter 55 of Reference Title 10, United States Code by which the DOD provides health care services to the Military Services during military operations and supports the military mission by fostering, protectin...

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Jan 22, 2014

Cooperative Agreement

A legal instrument which, consistent with section 6305 of Reference (s) DOD Instruction 6000.16, “Military Health Support for Stability Operations,” May 17, 2010, is used to enter into the same kind of relationships as a federal grant, except that substantial involvement is expected between the DOD and the recipient when carrying out the activ...

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Jan 22, 2014

Agreements through the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

The DOD may, in connection with Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) activities, carry out cooperative enterprises in medical research, medical consultation, and medical education in accordance with section 2113(g) of Reference Title 10, United States Code. These enterprises may be engaged through contracts with, grants to or from,...

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Jan 22, 2014

Defense Health Plan Appropriation (DHP Appropriation)

A single appropriation consisting of operation and maintenance; research, development, test, and evaluation; and procurement funds designed to finance the non-military personnel requirements of the Military Health System.

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Jan 22, 2014

Clinical Investigation Program (CIP)

Programs in which clinical investigations (CIs) are conducted for health sciences education to develop the MHS Force, or CIs are conducted for the advancement of medical science and its military and nonmilitary application to patient care. CIP is funded with DHP O&M funds and may have procurement funds for purchase of equipment as applicable. The CIP ...

Glossary Term
Jan 22, 2014

Research Funds

Funding that supports the Defense Health Plan Research, Development, Training  & Education portfolio at both intramural and extramural medical research activities. The Defense Health Program (DHP) research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E) appropriation also funds research programs for medical information management/information techno...

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