title: Chronic fatigue syndrome in the UK armed forces.
abstract: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a debilitating condition that can have a significant impact on the lives of patients and those who care for them. In the UK Armed Forces this condition can also have a marked impact on a patient's career and their ability to function in the deployed environment. In this article the recognition and management of CFS will be discussed, as well as the occupational considerations within the UK Armed Forces.
authors: General Practice Vocational Training Scheme Trainee.
authors: J C Q
authors: JC
authors: Le Blackadder-Coward
authors: Department of Community Mental Health, Sunny Walk PP6, HMNB Portsmouth. PO1 3LT.
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Perry
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D015673:Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008889:Military Personnel; D011320:Primary Health Care; D012307:Risk Factors; D006113:United Kingdom