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.
If you're having trouble finding what you're looking for, consider using fewer words in your search criteria. Results are limited to content that matches all terms in the search field.
We found - potentially matching ""
Advanced Search Options
DoD medical and dental programs, personnel, facilities, and other assets operating pursuant to chapter 55 of Title 10, by which the DoD provides health care services and support to the Military Services during the range of military operations. ...
Source of Definition
Related Glossary Terms
Any individual captured by, or transferred to the custody or control of, DoD personnel pursuant to the law of war. This does not include persons being held solely for law enforcement purposes, except where the United States is the ...
Any suspected or alleged violation of DoD policy, procedures, or applicable law relating to DoD Detainee Program activities for which there is credible information, e.g., disclosure of patient-specific medical information concerning detainees ...
Any operation conducted by DoD personnel involving detainees who are within DoD custody or control.
A broad term that encompasses the capture, initial detention and screening, transportation, treatment and protection, housing, transfer, and release of the wide range of persons who could be categorized as detainees.
The system of health care developed by the ASD(HA) that includes procedures and standards for health care-related activities and that are consistent with policies related to the DoD Detainee Program as set forth in DoDD 2310.01E.
Non-doctoral level mental health professionals or other health care personnel who complete required BSS training and receive refresher training developed by the Secretary of the Army.
Individuals who have received special training or education in a health-related field and who perform services in or for the DoD in that field. A health-related field may include administration, direct provision of patient care, or ...
An individual who is described by Article 28 of Geneva Convention for the Amelioration of the Condition of ...
The systematic process of using interrogation approaches to question a captured or detained person to obtain reliable information to satisfy foreign intelligence collection requirements.
A possible, suspected, or alleged violation of the law of war, for which there is credible information, or conduct during military operations other than war that would constitute a violation of the law of war if it occurred during an armed ...
Patients have the right to any and all necessary information in nonclinical terms to make knowledgeable decisions on consent or refusal for treatments, or participation in clinical trials or other research investigations as applicable. ...
A consultative service that assists operational commanders in developing an understanding of the operational environment and supports the execution of detention operations and intelligence interrogations. This support is only provided by ...
Designated Active and Reserve Component military personnel, including the National Guard, U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and USCG; non-military persons under military jurisdiction; selected federal employees; eligible DoD civilian ...
DHA Address: 7700 Arlington Boulevard | Suite 5101 | Falls Church, VA | 22042-5101
The appearance of hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by the Defense Health Agency of non-U.S. Government sites or the information, products, or services contained therein. Although the Defense Health Agency may or may not use these sites as additional distribution channels for Department of Defense information, it does not exercise editorial control over all of the information that you may find at these locations. Such links are provided consistent with the stated purpose of this website.