Bipartisan Consensus: The Public Wants Well-Rested Medical Residents to Help Ensure Safe Patient Care.

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Bipartisan Consensus: The Public Wants Well-Rested Medical Residents to Help Ensure Safe Patient Care.

October 5, 2016

Almashat S, Carome M, Wolfe S, Landrigan CP, Czeisler C. Washington, DC: Public Citizen; September 13, 2016.

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Duty-hour limitations have been implemented as a strategy to address resident fatigue, but they remain controversial. This report summarizes the results of a national poll that sought to assess public opinion regarding removing 16-hour shift restrictions and transparency around clinician work time.

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