military medical ethics Flashcards
1
Q
what is dual loyalty conflict?
A
obligation to follow medical duties and military duties at the same time although sometimes they may be conflicting
2
Q
how is the triage system different between military and non-military care?
A
in military care, triage is reversed so patients with less severe issues dealt with first (as have better chance of survival enabling them to go back to war)
3
Q
are the military required to treat captured personnel?
A
yes
