Health classification for performing military service in Vietnam 2024

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1. Health classification for performing military service in Vietnam 2024

Health classification for performing military service according to Article 9 of Joint Circular 16/2016/TTLT-BYT-BQP is as follows:

*Based on classification of health:

According to the health standards in Table 1, Table 2, and Table 3, Appendix 1 issued together with Joint Circular 16/2016/TTLT-BYT-BQP:

* Scoring method:

For each criterion, after examining the doctor, give an even score from 1 to 6 in the "Score" column, specifically:

- Score 1: indicates excellent health;

- Score 2: Indicates great health;

- Score 3: Indicates good health;

- Score 4: Indicates average health status;

- Score 5: Indicates poor health;

- Score 6: Indicates very poor health.

* How to record military service health card:

- For each specialty, after examining, the doctor will give a score in the column "Score"; in the column "Reason" must write a summary of the reason for that score; in the "Sign" column, the examining doctor must sign and clearly write his or her name;

- The conclusion, the Chairman of the Health Examination Council, based on the points given in each criterion to conclude and classify health according to regulations, writes in numbers and words (the parts in words are in parentheses). ;

- The Chairman of the Medical Examination Council is responsible for signing the military service health card after concluding;

- Signature of the Chairman of the Medical Examination Council and the seal of the body of the Chairman of the Council; signature of the Chairman of the Health Checkup Council and the seal of the unit that decided to establish the Health Checkup Council.

* Health classification:

Based on the score for 8 criteria recorded in the military service health card to classify, specifically as follows:

- Category 1: 8 indicators all achieved 1 point;

- Category 2: There is at least 1 indicator with 2 points;

- Category 3: There is at least 1 indicator with 3 points;

- Category 4: There is at least 1 indicator with a score of 4;

- Category 5: There is at least 1 criterion with a score of 5;

- Category 6: There is at least 1 criterion with a score of 6.

*Some points to note:

- In cases where there is an acute illness and the disease can be relieved or increased after a period of time or after treatment, the point must be accompanied by the letter "T" next to it (meaning "temporary").

The examiner must write a summary in Vietnamese with the patient's name next to it (it can be written with an international noun between parentheses). When concluding, if the letter "T" in the indicator has the highest score, the letter "T" must be written in the health classification;

- In case of doubt that the score cannot be given immediately, the Health Examination Council may send the citizen to be examined at a hospital for more accurate conclusions;

- In case no conclusion is reached, send the citizen to the nearest specialized hospital for examination and diagnosis. The maximum time is 7–10 days to reach a conclusion, and only do it in necessary cases;

- In cases where the health card is marked with the letter "T", the Military Service Medical Examination Council is responsible for guiding citizens to medical facilities for treatment.

2. Requirements for citizens when going for an examination, pre-qualification, or medical examination to perform military service in Vietnam

Requirements for citizens when going for examination, pre-qualification, or medical examination to perform military service according to Article 10 of Joint Circular 16/2016/TTLT-BYT-BQP are as follows:

- Presenting:

+ Order of medical examination or health check of the Commander of the District Military Command;

+ Identity card;

+ Papers related to personal health (if any) to be delivered to the Medical Examination Council or the Military Service Health Examination Team.

- Not drinking alcohol, beer or use stimulants.

- Comply with the rules of the health examination area.

- Prohibiting taking advantage of the medical examination to evade or avoid performing military service.

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