scope:

Purpose:

In accordance with the authority in DoD Directive 5124.02, this issuance

• Establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes minimum requirements for the DoD Medical Ethics Program (DoDMEP).

• Establishes the Military Health System (MHS) Principles of Medical Ethics, the DoDMEP, and the requirements to support the program.

• Provides guidance for military health care personnel in all locations and addresses unique challenges associated with the role of military health care professionals.

• Explains the role of the Medical Ethics Integrated Product Team (MEIPT).

APPLICABILITY.

This issuance applies to:

a. OSD, the Military Departments (including the Coast Guard at all times, including when it is a Service in the Department of Homeland Security by agreement with that Department), the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Joint Staff, the Combatant Commands, the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field Activities, and all other organizational entities within the DoD (referred to collectively in this issuance as the "DoD Components").

b. Health care personnel of or detailed to DoD, including civilian employees and contractor personnel (to the extent provided in the applicable contract) in a health-related field.