Doctors' Working Lives News
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Wednesday, September 22, 2004
Overseas update
An early study on the effects of US hours reductions reports that "Despite successful reductions in resident work hours, measures of burnout were not significantly affected. However, important clinical activities such as time spent in the operating room, clinic, and making rounds were maintained. Formal in-hospital education time was reduced." (JAMA Archives of Surgery 2004;139:933-94)
A study by the US Department of Labor suggests that working more leads to sleeping less.
Australian doctors are often working 16 hours at a stretch, putting patients' lives at risk, according to the Herald Sun. The report suggests that safe hours will be difficult to achieve in rural areas.
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A study by the US Department of Labor suggests that working more leads to sleeping less.
Australian doctors are often working 16 hours at a stretch, putting patients' lives at risk, according to the Herald Sun. The report suggests that safe hours will be difficult to achieve in rural areas.
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