When Doctors Don't Sleep
READ THE RESEARCH ARTICLE
Three years after hospitals were told to limit the hours of young doctors, a new study says they're still exhausted.
Join us for a discussion on sleep and patient care.
Guests:
Dr. Jenny Blair, M.D. at the University of Chicago and is in her 3rd and final year of residency in emergency medicine
Dr. Charles Czeisler, Director at the Division of Sleep Medicine at the Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital.
Dr. Jennifer Linebarger, Chief Resident at Golisano Children's Hospital in Rochester
Related NPR Stories
Work Rules Fail to End Danger from Tired Doctors Dec. 12, 2006
Studies: Rules Don't Yield Rest for Medical Interns Sept. 5, 2006
Doctors' Long Hours Can Increase Risk of Errors Oct. 27, 2004
Ethics vs. Responsibility in Medicine July 18, 2006
Nursing Shortage/ Male Vs Female Doctors Aug. 16, 2002