AFI51-302 governs guidelines and procedures for the Air Force Medical Law Program, including its functions, responsibilities, and activities.
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It describes medical law advice and support for medical centers, hospitals, and clinics, along with medical malpractice claims and litigation. It requires Medical Law Consultants to complete the Medical Law Consultant Course before assuming their duties.
Applies to: This instruction applies to the Air National Guard and the United States Air Force Reserve only when their personnel are assigned to Air Force Medical Law offices.
The Medical Law Program ensures the Air Force has a cadre of trained personnel ready to provide medical law advice and support to medical centers, hospitals and clinics, reach back to installation staff judge advocates and management of medical malpractice claims and litigation. (paragraph 1)
Establishes the Medical Law Program and manages its activities through the Air Force Legal Operations Agency, Claims and Tort Litigation Division (AFLOA/JACC). (paragraph 2)