Patient Movement Definition - MilitaryDictionary.org

patient movement

1.) The act or process of moving a sick, injured, wounded, or other person to obtain medical and/or dental care or treatment. Functions include medical regulating, patient evacuation, and en route medical care.

See Also:

• related patient movement policy
• related intertheater patient movement
• related intratheater patient movement
• related patient movement items

In the United States, military vocabulary is standardized by the Department of Defence. These terms are used by the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps.

Term Classification: logistics