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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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Questions from the Force on Essential Women's Health Care Services for Service Members, Dependents, Beneficiaries, and Department of Defense Civilian Employees
Questions and answers about conducting Health Care Surveys in the Department of Defense
Questions and answers about the TRICARE Retail Refund Website
Mpox is a rare disease caused by the mpox virus, which is part of the orthopoxvirus family. Mpox virus was first found in laboratory monkeys in 1958, and until recently, causes a disease primarily confined to certain parts of Africa.
Frequently asked questions about the inTransition program
Questions and answers about Field Testing of Hallucinogenic Agents
TRICARE covers a full range of contraceptive methods, regardless of which health plan you have. And recent changes to TRICARE policies help make sure you’ll have easy, convenient, and timely access to contraceptive services.
FAQs about MMSO Pharmacy
Questions and answers about the Persian Gulf War from 1990-1991 and its health effects.
FAQ about MMSO
Questions and answers about Project 112 SHAD
View questions and answers about the nationwide standards for HIPAA compliant electronic administrative health care transactions.
Frequently asked questions about the military aviators and aviation support cancer study.
The Brandon Act empowers service members to get the help they need confidentially, reducing the stigma associated with mental health. Service members start the referral process by talking to their commander or supervisor.
The Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence FAQs provides answers to questions we are regularly asked about the organization and its mission.
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