28 Mar Reduction in Surgical Residents Work Hours Did Not Improve Outcomes for Patients or Residents
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Dr. Najma Ahmed
Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon, St. Michael's Hospital
Residency Training Director, General Surgery, University of Toronto
MedicalResearch.com: What are the main findings of this study:
Dr. Ahmed: The main findings if the study were that the recent reduction of resident duty hours to much less than 80 hours decreases health outcomes in patients, has adverse educational outcomes for residents and does not improve wellness in surgery.