@article{ref1,
title="Case study illustrating risks of garrison unit watch for soldiers at risk of suicide",
journal="Military medicine",
year="2015",
author="Brown, Christopher S. and Sheridan, Richard J.",
volume="180",
number="6",
pages="e721-2",
abstract="Unit watch over suicidal patients by nonmedical soldiers is often necessary in a deployed environment, but this strategy's risks may outweigh its benefits in a garrison environment. This case study illustrates risks of unit watches that are difficult for medical personnel to effectively mitigate. The suicidal soldier in question was placed on a unit watch in lieu of psychiatric hospitalization, utilizing a plan agreed upon by all parties. However, within 2 days, the plan had degenerated to an unacceptable degree. A commander is always legally responsible for subordinate soldiers' conduct, but from a patient safety perspective, medical professionals must account for the inevitable periods of decreased oversight within a unit. Medical professionals who recommend a unit watch must consider the risks associated with this course of action, including instances such as the error chain detailed in this case.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0026-4075",
doi="10.7205/MILMED-D-14-00519",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.7205/MILMED-D-14-00519"
}