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<p>Created page with &quot;==Background== * Principles of war are laid out in various international treaties such as the Geneva Conventions and Hague Conventions * Treaties and customary practices regul...&quot;</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>==Background==<br /> * Principles of war are laid out in various international treaties such as the Geneva Conventions and Hague Conventions<br /> * Treaties and customary practices regulate the conduct of hostilities and are meant to establish certain humanitarian protections<br /> <br /> ==Prisoners of War==<br /> * Captors must respect and protect those who surrender<br /> * Treat POWs humanely<br /> * POWs entitled to medical care at standard of care given to captor's service members<br /> * Triage by severity of injury not by nationality/uniform<br /> === Rights===<br /> * Receive food, shelter, clothing adequate to stay in good health<br /> * Receive medical care<br /> * Send and receive mail<br /> * Keep personnel property except military equipment and certain documents<br /> * Retain their military identification card<br /> * Be provided copy of Geneva Conventions in their native language<br /> * Complain to camp commander about conditions<br /> * Practice their religion<br /> ===Medical Care===<br /> * Perform screening medical examination<br /> * Create and maintain medical record during in-processing<br /> * Provide Geneva Conventions in POWs native language<br /> * Medical support includes sick call, first aid, surgery for serious illness/injury, rehabilitation if appropriate after surgery, preventive medical services (vaccinations)<br /> * Monthly medical inspections and periodic sanitary inspections of facility<br /> <br /> ==Role of Individual of Medical Provider==<br /> * Must not violate the conventions<br /> ** No obligation to follow unlawful order<br /> ** If you think order is unlawful ask for clarification, try to get it withdrawn, if doesn't work then must disobey it<br /> * Must prevent others from violating<br /> * Report any suspected violations<br /> * Entitled to defend themselves and their patients<br /> * Body cavity searches for valid medical reasons only - not part of routine intake<br /> * Roles of medical personnel in war limited to seeking/collecting/transporting/treating/sheltering injured/wounded/sick as well as prevention of disease<br /> <br /> ==Role of Medical Units==<br /> * Treat injured/wounded/sick casualties and POWs<br /> * Use/store defensive arms for protection of military treatment facility if attacked<br /> * Transfer patient's arms/ammunition to storage<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:Military]]</div>

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