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ATTACHE MEDICAL [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-06-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Medical and Dental Services (Military)
- Combat Support
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- unit medical station
1, record 1, English, unit%20medical%20station
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- UMS 1, record 1, English, UMS
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- unit medical section 2, record 1, English, unit%20medical%20section
correct, noun, officially approved
- UMS 2, record 1, English, UMS
correct, noun, officially approved
- UMS 2, record 1, English, UMS
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A medical organization attached to a unit to provide limited role 1 medical services. 2, record 1, English, - unit%20medical%20station
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In operations, the unit medical section is primarily concerned with the provision of emergency care, collection of the wounded and preparation for their evacuation. 2, record 1, English, - unit%20medical%20station
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
unit medical station; unit medical section; UMS: designations and definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel. 3, record 1, English, - unit%20medical%20station
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
unit medical station; UMS: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 3, record 1, English, - unit%20medical%20station
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Service de santé et service dentaire (Militaire)
- Soutien au combat
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- poste sanitaire d’unité
1, record 1, French, poste%20sanitaire%20d%26rsquo%3Bunit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- PSU 1, record 1, French, PSU
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément médical attaché à une unité pour offrir des services médicaux limités de rôle 1. 2, record 1, French, - poste%20sanitaire%20d%26rsquo%3Bunit%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au cours d’une opération, le poste sanitaire d’unité s’occupe surtout d’offrir des soins d’urgence, de ramasser les blessés et de les préparer pour leur évacuation. 2, record 1, French, - poste%20sanitaire%20d%26rsquo%3Bunit%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
poste sanitaire d’unité; PSU : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie interarmées; désignations uniformisées par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l’Armée de terre, par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du soutien au combat et par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 3, record 1, French, - poste%20sanitaire%20d%26rsquo%3Bunit%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-01-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Medical Staff
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- extern
1, record 2, English, extern
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- externe 2, record 2, English, externe
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a medical student or graduate in medicine who assists in the care of patients in a hospital but does not reside in the hospital. 3, record 2, English, - extern
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Personnel médical
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- externe
1, record 2, French, externe
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- externe des hôpitaux 2, record 2, French, externe%20des%20h%C3%B4pitaux
correct
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
étudiant en médecine, [qui est attaché] à un service médical ou chirurgical, mais ne réside pas à l'hôpital. Il est chargé de rédiger les observations des malades et de les tenir à jour. Il pratique certaines injections délicates, les ponctions, aide l'interne dans les services de chirurgie. 3, record 2, French, - externe
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1996-12-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Occupation Names (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Medical Attaché
1, record 3, English, Medical%20Attach%C3%A9
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canadian Embassy in Washington. 1, record 3, English, - Medical%20Attach%C3%A9
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Attaché médical
1, record 3, French, Attach%C3%A9%20m%C3%A9dical
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ambassade du Canada à Washington. 1, record 3, French, - Attach%C3%A9%20m%C3%A9dical
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1990-12-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- medical staff officer 1, record 4, English, medical%20staff%20officer
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- attaché médical 1, record 4, French, attach%C3%A9%20m%C3%A9dical
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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