Implementation of resident work hour restrictions is associated with a reduction in mortality and provider-related complications on the surgical service: a concurrent analysis of 14,610 patients.

Alicia R. Privette; Steven R. Shackford; Turner Osler; John Ratliff; Kennith Sartorelli; James C. Hebert

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Implementation of resident work hour restrictions is associated with a reduction in mortality and provider-related complications on the surgical service: a concurrent analysis of 14,610 patients.

August 12, 2009

Privette AR, Shackford SR, Osler T, et al. Ann Surg. 2009;250(2):316-21.

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Implementation of duty hour restrictions for residents was associated with a reduction in complications and mortality but was accompanied by increased costs and an increased workload for attending surgeons.

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