AR 40-3 — Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Care
AR 40-3 governs policies, procedures, and responsibilities for selected Army Medical Department programs and initiatives.
- Publication number: AR 40-3
- Title: MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY CARE
- Date: 04/23/2013
- Proponent: TSG
- Status: ACTIVE
View AR 40-3 on armypubs.army.mil
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AR 40-3 covers advance directives, aviation medicine, blood programs, dental care, nutrition care, pharmacy management, laboratory management, veterinary care, and other medical services. It requires documentation, oversight, training, review, and operational controls in the covered programs.
Topics covered
- Advance directives and life-sustaining treatment
- Army Aviation Medicine
- Army Blood Programs
- Dental care
- Nutrition care management
- Pharmacy and medication management
- Psychological test materials
- Veterinary care
Questions and answers
What rights do patients with decisionmaking capacity have regarding medical treatment?
A patient with decisionmaking capacity has the legal and moral right to participate in medical care decisions, including the right to refuse medical treatment at any time even if the treatment is lifesaving. (paragraph 2-3)
When must resuscitation be initiated under AR 40-3?
The standing order is to resuscitate; resuscitation will be initiated unless there is a written DNR order to the contrary. (paragraph 2-3)
What must be documented for an advance directive during admission?
The presence or absence of an advance directive and/or the opportunity for the patient to formulate an advance directive will be documented as part of the admission process. (paragraph 2-4)
What duties does the flight surgeon have for aviation medical records?
Ensure appropriate maintenance of medical records on all aviation personnel, including air crewmembers in nonoperational assignments, even if not on active flying duty (on flight status). (paragraph 3-5)
What happens if a hearing aid is lost or damaged through misconduct?
If loss, damage, or destruction of a hearing aid is due to the users misconduct, pecuniary liability will be determined. (paragraph 4-05)