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MEDICAL TREATMENT OF EPW’S

MEDICAL TREATMENT OF EPW’S. References AR 190-8 AR 40-3 Geneva Convention Current ROE OIF/OEF. AUTHORIZED CARE. Free dental, medical and surgical care. Medical officer will examine EPW upon arrival at a camp and monthly thereafter. Immunized per theater policy.

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MEDICAL TREATMENT OF EPW’S

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  1. MEDICAL TREATMENT OF EPW’S References AR 190-8 AR 40-3 Geneva Convention Current ROE OIF/OEF

  2. AUTHORIZED CARE • Free dental, medical and surgical care. • Medical officer will examine EPW upon arrival at a camp and monthly thereafter. • Immunized per theater policy. • Determine state of health, nutrition, and weight of EPW, weight recorded on DA 2664-R.

  3. AUTHORIZED CARE • Each camp will provide adequate personnel, materials and facilities, for adequate routine and emergency care of EPWs. • Patients requiring hospital treatment will be moved, if possible to a civilian hospital, if unavailable, US military hospitals can be used.

  4. MEDICAL CARE • Sickcall for the EPWs desiring medical attention will be held each day. • Emergency treatment will be available at all times. • No experimental research will be conducted on EPWs. • Medical and dental care, including dentures and glasses, will be provided IAW AR 40-3.

  5. SANITATION • Hygiene and sanitation measures will conform to those found in AR 40-3. Camp Commander’s will conduct periodic sanitary inspections • All EPWs will have 24 hr latrine facilities available that meet Army standards

  6. RECORD KEEPING • The medical records and forms used for care of US Army personnel will be used for EPWs. • Medical and dental records will accompany EPWs when they are transferred (make a copy for your records)

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