Studies in JAMA suggest no improvement in mortality:
Cutting the grueling work hours of doctors-in-training had little effect on reducing patient deaths, according to two large studies . . .
. . . For the groups with no change, Volpp said one possible explanation is that more patient handoffs by residents offset the benefits of reduced fatigue.
Update:
Roy Poses with his thoughts.



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