Self-Reported Data Shows Unintended Consequences For Short Resident Work Hours: More Errors Reported

Fewer Hours For Doctors-In-Training Leading To More Mistakes by Alexandra Sifferlin.  Time.  March 26, 2013.

Perils of patient handoffs were cited as were continuing problems with sleep deprivation and work compression.   Importantly, the authors acknowledge the preliminary nature of their findings and the possibility that the phase-in of reduced hours could have magnified any problems.    The bottom line seems to be that the struggle to achieve a balance of learning, patient care, and resident health will continue.