Resident work hour restrictions do not improve patient safety in surgery: a critical appraisal based on 7 years of experience in Switzerland
<p>Abstract</p> <p>In 2005 the Swiss government implemented new work-hour limitations for all residency programs in Switzerland, including a 50-hour weekly limit. The reduction in the working hours of doctors in training implicate an increase in their rest time and suggest an ameli...
Main Authors: | Businger Adrian P, Laffer Urban, Kaderli Reto |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-07-01
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Series: | Patient Safety in Surgery |
Online Access: | http://www.pssjournal.com/content/6/1/17 |
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