Delayed sleep phase syndrome--criminal offense in the military?
Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome (DSPS) is a circadian rhythm displacement that results in an inability to get to sleep at night and awake in the morning at desired times. This case report is the first to document a criminal proceeding against a patient because of this medical condition.
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D000328:Adult; D001143:Arousal; D002940:Circadian Rhythm; D006801:Humans; D007603:Jurisprudence; D008297:Male; D008889:Military Personnel; D007319:Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis; D012893:Sleep Wake Disorders / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis*