Re: Sleepless in the surgical ward, news, May 26; Must we keep depriving residents of sleep?, editorial, May 26
It always struck me as odd when a resident claims that they believe they should be able to ‘choose’ to work longer hours that violate current maximums if they perceive education benefit of doing so. The limits on residents’ work hours are not only to protect residents; they are also to protect patients. The maximum work-hours limits should not be optional for residents; they should be mandatory.
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