June 30, 2003 3:30 PM

Think you're tired on the job?
Posted by at 3:30 PM

While many people feel how the lack of proper zzz's affects their work and private lives, there are those whose job relies upon their ability to go without the normal 8 hours of sleep... doctors-in-training. Starting on Tuesday, resident doctors may be getting a little more shut eye:

One of the fiercest debates over resident hours is over whether fatigue leads to more errors. The correlation has been established for pilots and truckers, but surgeons such as Warshaw dispute the connection for doctors. Studies are ongoing, including one at the Brigham that is tracking doctors' hours and vital signs against their patients' outcomes.

What does this mean for area hospitals? Read the articles: Doctors ordered: Work less and Hospitals confront new rules on curbing residents' work hours.
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