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MHS Health Care Glossary

Military Health System (MHS) 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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Wounded Warrior Program

Glossary Term
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A system of support and advocacy to guide and assist the RSM and family or designated caregiver through treatment, rehabilitation, return to duty, or military retirement and transition into the civilian community.  Each Military ...

Source of Definition:

DoD Instruction 1300.24: Recovery Coordination Program (RCP)

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Federal Recovery Coordinator (FRC)

Glossary Term
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An individual assigned by the VA to serve as the ultimate point of contact for an RSM and family or designated caregiver to ensure the RSM medical and non-medical needs are met.

Source of Definition:

DoD Instruction 1300.24: Recovery Coordination Program (RCP)

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Federal Recovery Coordinator | Federal Recovery Coordinator

Unapproved Product

Glossary Term
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A medical product that has not been approved by the FDA for general commercial marketing or that the FDA has determined may not be used for its intended purpose without an Emergency Use Authorization or under rules applicable to ...

Source of Definition:

DoD Instruction 6200.02: Application of FDA Rules to Department of Defense Force Health Protection Programs

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Unapproved Product

Drug Unapproved for Its Applied Use

Glossary Term
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As provided in section 1107 of Title 10, United States Code, an FDA-approved drug or biological product administered for a use not described in the approved labeling of the drug or biological product (referred to in subsection (g)(2)) and for ...

Source of Definition:

DoD Instruction 6200.02: Application of FDA Rules to Department of Defense Force Health Protection Programs

Emergency Use Authorization

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An authorization from the FDA under section 564 of Reference (d) with respect to an unapproved product that allows, based on a declaration of emergency by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the product to be introduced into interstate ...

Source of Definition:

DoD Instruction 6200.02: Application of FDA Rules to Department of Defense Force Health Protection Programs

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Emergency Use Authorization

Investigational New Drug

Glossary Term
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A drug or biological product subject to the FDA regulations at Part 312 of Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 50, 56, 312, Subpart I of Part 314, Subpart G  of Part 601, as amended, including: A drug not approved or a biological ...

Source of Definition:

DoD Instruction 6200.02: Application of FDA Rules to Department of Defense Force Health Protection Programs

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Investigational New Drug

Force Health Protection Program

Glossary Term
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As used in this Instruction, an organized program of healthcare preventive or therapeutic treatment, or preparations for such treatment, designed to meet the actual, anticipated, or potential needs of a group of military personnel in relation ...

Source of Definition:

DoD Instruction 6200.02: Application of FDA Rules to Department of Defense Force Health Protection Programs

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Force Health Protection Program

Particular Military Operation

Glossary Term
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As used in this Instruction, a military operation or specific military mission or function which involves as part of a force health protection program the use of an IND as a medical countermeasure against any chemical, biological, or ...

Source of Definition:

DoD Instruction 6200.02: Application of FDA Rules to Department of Defense Force Health Protection Programs

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Particular Military Operation

Medical Product

Glossary Term
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 A drug, including a biological product, or a medical device.

Source of Definition:

DoD Instruction 6200.02: Application of FDA Rules to Department of Defense Force Health Protection Programs

Military Health System (MHS)

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A world-class health system that supports the military mission by fostering, protecting, sustaining and restoring health.  It also provides the direction, resources, health care providers, and other means necessary for promoting the ...

Source of Definition:

DoD Directive 6200.04: Force Health Protection

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Preventive Medicine

Glossary Term
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Anticipating, predicting, identifying, preventing, and controlling illnesses, injuries, communicable diseases (including vector-, food- and water-borne diseases), and diseases due to exposure to occupational and environmental health hazards. ...

Source of Definition:

DoD Directive 6200.04: Force Health Protection

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Preventive Medicine

First Responders

Glossary Term
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The primary healthcare providers whose responsibility is the provision of immediate clinical care and stabilization in preparation for evacuation to the next level of care.  In addition to treating injuries, they treat Service members for ...

Source of Definition:

DoD Directive 6200.04: Force Health Protection

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First Responder

Force Health Protection (FHP)

Glossary Term
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All measures taken by commanders, supervisors, individual Service members, and the MHS to promote, protect, improve, conserve, and restore the mental and physical well being of Service members across the range of military activities and ...

Source of Definition:

DoD Directive 6200.04: Force Health Protection

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Force Health Protection | Force Health Protection

Health Surveillance

Glossary Term
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The systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of information on the health of a population and relevant health hazards, with timely dissemination of feedback to those who need it and can take action.  Comprehensive health ...

Source of Definition:

DoD Directive 6200.04: Force Health Protection

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Health Surveillance | Health Surveillance | Health Surveillance | Health Surveillance

Personal Services Contract (PSC)

Glossary Term
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A contract that, by its expressed terms or as administered, makes the contractor personnel appear, in effect, to be Government employees.

Source of Definition:

DODI 6025.5 Personal Services Contracts for Health Care Providers
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Last Updated: July 11, 2023
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