July 28, 2004 9:40 AM

Trapper John Gone Fishin'
Posted by at 9:40 AM

The Associated Press is reporting today that doctors fresh out of medical school are working fewer hours compared to their predecessors, thanks to new rules that went into effect a year ago curbing duty time.

But growing pains abound. Some medical students and experienced doctors are getting stuck with more work and hospitals are spending millions of dollars overhauling work schedules. The new demands were put in place last July after persisting concerns that excessive hours clocked by wearied residents may put patients at risk.

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