Battlefield Medicine
/ˈbætəlfiːld ˈmɛdɪsɪn/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal standards and rules governing medical treatment provided to combatants and non-combatants during armed conflict under international humanitarian law.
Battlefield medicine must comply with the Geneva Conventions to ensure the protection of wounded soldiers.
Forms
- battlefield medicine
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Commentary
Battlefield medicine in legal contexts primarily concerns compliance with international humanitarian laws regulating medical care in war zones.
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