A Matter of Time
Doctors' hours have risen, then fallen, since the practice of residency was adopted in 1889.
By Linda Keslar // Spring 2011
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Residency Hour Limits: On the Clock
If residents’ long shifts endanger patients, lightening the load should reduce the risk. Trouble is, there’s no evidence it does.
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Lost in the Shuffle
Looking ahead to shorter resident hours causing more frequent patient handoffs, hospitals are working to ensure vital information is communicated to the next shift.
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Enter Hospitalists
Becoming ubiquitous, these on-the-spot physicians provide immediate care and may cut hospital costs. The jury’s still out on quality.
A Field on the Move
The number of hospitalists is growing, but their turnover is greater than other physicians.
Off Call
The hospitalist life may provide an appealing alternative to being available 24/7.
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