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Health Care Professional

Date of Publication:

8/10/2015

Definition:

Military or civilian personnel (including those working under contractual or similar arrangement) who have received education or training beyond the technical level in a recognized health care discipline and who are licensed, certified, or registered by a State, government agency, or professional organization to provide specific health services in that field.  This includes those involved in the provision of diagnostic, therapeutic, or preventive care, ancillary services, and administration.

Source of Definition:

DoD Manual 1341.12: Special Compensation for Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (SCAADL) Process

Related Glossary Terms:

Health Care Professional | Health Care Professional

Last Updated: December 08, 2022
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