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This commentary addresses the evidence on the effectiveness of limiting work hours and assesses the impact of the limitations on residents' development of surgical expertise and competency.

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Resource Type

Commentary

Setting of Care

Operating Room

Target Audience

Health Care Providers

Health Care Executives and Administrators

Educators

Clinical Area

Surgery

Safety Target

Surgical Complications

Approach to Improving Safety

Duty Hour Limitation

Residents and Fellows

Origin/Sponsor

United States of America