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> I'm not sure why doctors would need to wait for more doctors to be available before collectively putting their foot down and refusing to work these incredibly
by golemotron 9y ago
> I'm not sure why doctors would need to wait for more doctors to be available before collectively putting their foot down and refusing to work these incredibly insane hours.
Many get paid by the hour.
- pmoriarty 9y agoIf they volunteer to do it, that's something else, but I'm not sure how much choice they have, individually. From the article: "The therapist’s first question was about my sleep schedule--the likely cause of my distress, but also absolutely beyond my control." If this guy had control over his hours, he could get more sleep if he wanted to. But he talks as if he's helpless. I've also spoken to residents who seem to be totally abused and effectively forced to work crazy hours. I've read the same from others. So I'm really skeptical of how voluntary those hours are, though I'd love to be corrected by someone with more direct knowledge.