39: Resident Duty Hours and the Ripple Effect

Published: Aug. 21, 2013, 6:23 a.m.

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In this episode, Ryan and Allison discuss a controversial topic, which is huge in residency today, specifically the residency work hour restrictions.

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Full Episode Blog Post

Why doesn\\u2019t medical care get better when doctors rest more?

A brief history of duty hours and resident education

Libby Zion Law

Doctors-in-training spend very little time at patient bedside, study finds

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