Bipartisan Consensus: The Public Wants Well-Rested Medical Residents to Help Ensure Safe Patient Care.
Bipartisan Consensus: The Public Wants Well-Rested Medical Residents to Help Ensure Safe Patient Care. Almashat S, Carome M, Wolfe S, Landrigan CP, Czeisler C. Washington, DC: Public Citizen; September 13, 2016.
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.