And other countries got rid of long shifts for exactly the same headline reason. Standard of care suffers if your doctor has been running hot for 24 hours and d

And other countries got rid of long shifts for exactly the same headline reason. Standard of care suffers if your doctor has been running hot for 24 hours and does something stupid. I think it's possible that both things are true. The problem comes when traditionalism is in charge (as it usually is, being senior). "I had to work 48h shifts and I never killed anyone who didn't have it coming, why shouldn't they?!" It also ignores —in the way only a doctor can— that being away from your family has both a cost on them and you. This isn't something you can just throw money at. You need numbers. But yes, good handover procedure is essential to. However long the shift.