Which option best captures the Army's Professional Ethics obligation for preserving life during combat operations?

Which option best captures the Army's Professional Ethics obligation for preserving life during combat operations?

• A. Provide timely care that may conflict with mission constraints
• B. Protect medical personnel, but withhold care if morally wrong
• C. Provide competent medical care to casualties, comply with LOAC, protect medical personnel and facilities, maintain patient confidentiality, and balance care with mission requirements
• D. Disregard patient confidentiality to share information with commanders

Answer: (C)