A Digest of Current Orders and Decisions: With Extracts From Army Regulations

Charles R. Greenleaf

ISBN 10: 133122893X / ISBN 13: 9781331228936

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book is an extensive compilation of regulations, decisions, and orders pertinent to the governance and functioning of the United States Army's Medical Corps. Providing an invaluable historical record, it documents the development and evolution of medical practices within the military throughout the latter half of the 19th century. The author meticulously details the responsibilities, duties, and expectations of medical personnel, offering insights into the complexities of providing healthcare within a military context. Covering a broad spectrum of topics including recruitment, training, deployment, and the treatment of various ailments, this book is a testament to the dedication, expertise, and professionalism of the Army's medical professionals. It stands as a valuable resource for historians, medical professionals, and anyone interested in the history of military healthcare. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781331228936_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Digest of Current Orders and Decisions: With Extracts From Army Regulations
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 133122893X
• ISBN 13: 9781331228936
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • General Administrative Records

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Synopsis

A concise reference of U.S. Army Medical Department rules and decisions

This volume compiles Orders and Decisions that shaped the Medical Corps, including policies on acting officers, hospital stewards, pay, and duty assignments. It helps readers understand how regulations governed appointments, conduct, and administrative procedures in the late 19th century.

The book collects official guidance and formal opinions that affected daily life and work in the Medical Department. Readers will find concrete rules about contracts, details, examinations, transportation, and the management of medical stores and records.

• How acting and contract surgeons were treated for pay, rank, and duties
• Rules on appointments, retirements, and simultaneous employment
• Requirements for medical reporting, records, and distribution of funds
• Guidance on hospital staff roles, transport, and use of equipment

Ideal for researchers, historians, and readers seeking a clear view of historical military medical administration and decision making.