COMDTINST M6000.1F — Coast Guard Medical Manual

COMDTINST M6000.1F governs Coast Guard health services, medical care, physical standards, health records, and mental health evaluations.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST M6000.1F
  • Title: COAST GUARD MEDICAL MANUAL
  • Date: 8/22/2014
  • Proponent: CG-11

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The publication covers health care administration, beneficiary care, pharmacy operations, medical examinations, medical and psychiatric standards, and deployment readiness. It requires specific procedures for treatment, prescriptions, clinical records, physical examinations, and mental health evaluations.

Applies to: It is intended to provide operational guidance for Coast Guard personnel and is not intended to nor does it impose legally-binding requirements on any party outside the Coast Guard.

Topics covered

  • Coast Guard health services
  • Beneficiary health care
  • Pharmacy prescriptions
  • Physical examination standards
  • Medical and clinical records
  • Psychiatric conditions
  • Mental health evaluations
  • Individual medical readiness

Questions and answers

When can CG clinics accept telephoned or verbal prescriptions?

At the Pharmacy Officer’s discretion, telephoned and verbal prescriptions may be accepted only in emergencies. (paragraph 1)

How long are clinical records kept after the last entry?

The Clinical Record shall be terminated four years after the last record entry. (paragraph 5)

What standards are required for audiometers on physical examinations?

Required on ALL physical examinations. Use ANSI 1969 standards; do not use ISO or ASA standards. (paragraph 2)

Can TRICARE Prime patients receive non-emergent care in CG clinics?

Patients found enrolled in TRICARE Prime are not eligible for non-emergent care in CG clinics. (paragraph 1)

How much controlled medication can a 1-D unit carry?

Controlled substances shall be limited to amounts in the Health Services Allowance List for a 1-D unit. (paragraph 9)

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