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January 12, 2005

Extended medical residency work hours and the risk of accidents

A new study published in the NEJM entitled "Extended Work Shifts and the Risk of Motor Vehicle Crashes among Interns" reveals that medical residents that work extended shifts have a 16% higher risk of suffering a motor vehicle accident.

What is it going to take for the ACGME to require less extensive shifts ?

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