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Doctors and Nurses actually have somewhat of a good reason, though I do think they are pushed too far (especially of late). Handoffs during shift changes mean o

• mattkrause 5y ago
  In principle though, handoff errors can be reduced with better procedures, training, and technology. Making tired people less stupid would require a fundamental breakthrough in neuroscience---and it's not for want of trying that no one has found a way to do so yet.
  • rgallagher27 5y ago
    It's unfortunate though that medical professionals have a deep misstrust/hatred for new technology due to bad experiences from poorly run it contracting. My mum worked for the NHS and I'd regularly hear her complaining for weeks/months on end about new IT systems that either didn't work, were hard to use or were months or even years behind schedule. All while knowing how much these projects cost (it's all public info here) and that the people working on it where getting paid in a day what she would be lucky to make in a week.
  • Mauricebranagh 5y ago
    From (UK/NHS) experience handoffs are done I have certainly seen it when I have ben in hospital.
• theshrike79 5y ago
  They could just focus on the patients they are monitoring and stop taking new ones after their turn is over.