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As has been mentioned throughout this thread, in the studies so far conducted (e.g. FIRST), longer shifts are non-inferior for patient safety compared to shorte
by carbocation 10y ago
As has been mentioned throughout this thread, in the studies so far conducted (e.g. FIRST), longer shifts are non-inferior for patient safety compared to shorter shifts with more handoffs. There is no such thing as a free lunch, nor is something that is facially obvious safe to treat as true in medicine unless you test it. The changes that were made due to assumptions (not measurements) about safety were found not to be supported when the evidence became available.
- maxerickson 10y agoIs there any good research into improving the handoff process? It seems it would be beneficial regardless of how well rested the doctors were.
- carbocation 10y agoActive area of research. Take a look at IPASS.
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- aanm1988 10y agoBut at some point sleep deprivation must cause issues. 12 hour days I could buy, not 24