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Resident perceptions of the impact of work hour limitations.
Lin GA, Beck DC, Stewart AL, Garbutt JM. J Gen Intern Med. 2007;22:969-975.
 

The investigators surveyed internal medicine residents at one US teaching hospital and found that the ACGME work hour limitations are perceived to have negative impact on clinical experience, patient care and safety, and communication; most residents reported violating work hour limitations.
 
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Resource Type:  Journal Article > Study

Setting of Care:  Hospitals

Target Audience:  Health Care Providers > Physicians

   Non-Health Care Professionals > Educators

Clinical Area:  Medicine > Internal Medicine

Approach to Improving Safety:  Error Reporting and Analysis > Error Analysis

   Logistical Approaches > Duty Hour Limitation

   Education and Training > Residents and Fellows

Origin/Sponsor:  North America > United States of America
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