Medical management of Iraqi enemy prisoners of war during Operation Telic

To describe the background to the provision of medical support to enemy prisoners of war (EPW) and the clinical activity undertaken at the EPW medical treatment facility. Data were recovered from operational diaries and individual patient records to show EPW attendance rates at routine sick call, di...

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Published in:Military medicine 2005-03, Vol.170 (3), p.177-182
Main Author: Tuck, Jeremy John Hobart
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antibiotics
Codes of Ethics
Cultural Diversity
Emergency medical care
Geneva Conventions
Health facilities
Hospitals
Humans
International Cooperation
Iraq
Medical treatment
Military deployment
Military Medicine - ethics
Military Medicine - standards
Planning
Primary care
Primary Health Care
Prisoners
Prisoners of war & missing in action
Referral and Consultation - statistics & numerical data
Security Measures
United Kingdom
Warfare
Wounds and Injuries - therapy
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Summary:To describe the background to the provision of medical support to enemy prisoners of war (EPW) and the clinical activity undertaken at the EPW medical treatment facility. Data were recovered from operational diaries and individual patient records to show EPW attendance rates at routine sick call, diagnoses made, and medications prescribed. EPW presented at an average rate of 1.2 cases per 100 EPW per day. Trauma, musculoskeletal, and dental problems accounted for 52% of presentations. Medications for mild/moderate pain and broad-spectrum antibiotics accounted for nearly 65% of prescriptions. Cultural and security issues presented additional challenges to medical staff members. Provision of medical support for EPW is an enduring task covered by the Geneva Conventions. EPW present a wide range of ailments at routine sick call that require suitable medications, all provided in a culturally appropriate and secure environment.
ISSN:0026-4075
1930-613X
DOI:10.7205/MILMED.170.3.177