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Any exposed Marshallese individual whe develops an illness that may

be related to radiation exposure will be given follow-up medical cara,
necessary

in U.S. hospitals, under the auspices of DOE.

if

Any Marshallese

in the special control group who should develop a similar illness will be
treated likewise,
3)

The role of the resident DOE-BNL medical personnel at the Ebeye

and Majuro hospitals will be to assist the Trust Territory medical persomnel
in health care of the exposed Rongelap and Utirik people and the people ju
the control group located at these atolls.

As time permits, on a humanitarian

basis, the DOE-BNL medical personnel may act as consultants or assist in
examination and treatment of other Marshallese as requested by the Director
of the Hospital.

However, the primary responsibility of all patient care at

these hospitals lies with the Trust Territory Health Services.

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