Resident perceptions of the impact of work hour limitations.

Grace A. Lin; David C. Beck; Anita L. Stewart; Jane Garbutt

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Resident perceptions of the impact of work hour limitations.

May 16, 2007

Lin GA, Beck DC, Stewart AL, et al. J Gen Intern Med. 2007;22(7):969-75.

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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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