[A paramedical team "on the front line" of hospital care for legionnaires].

Abstract

The psychiatric department at the Laveran Army Training Hospital in Marseille is a referral center for legionnaires, a population at high risk of psychological trauma. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, nurses and orderlies play a major role in their care. The dual status of caregiver and soldier is an asset in providing comprehensive care for psychologically injured legionnaires. The service's civilian staff also have extensive knowledge of the military environment.