Who's responsibility is it to ensure the DD Form 602 includes all essential patient information?

• A. The Patient
• B. The Aerovac Nurse
• C. The Attending Physician
• D. The Patient Movement Clerk

Answer: (B)

In aeromedical evacuation, keeping the DD Form 602 complete and accurate for patient care during transport is a medical documentation responsibility, and the aerovac nurse is the one who ensures it. This role collects the clinical data, verifies vitals, medications administered, allergies, diagnoses, treatments given, and any changes in condition, then records these details on the form to support ongoing care and a clear handoff at the destination. The attending physician provides orders and medical input but relies on the aerovac nurse to compile and verify the information for the transport form. The patient would not typically fill out their own medical record, and the Patient Movement Clerk handles movement logistics rather than medical documentation.