Literature DB >> 14521074

A survey of the safety of doctors driving home after a night 'on call'.

A P Saklani1, M Shafi, J Nagabhushan, R J Delicata.   

Abstract

The 'on-call' system for doctors within the health service maintains a continuity of care. However, allowing doctors to drive home after a night on call may pose a public hazard. The aim of this survey was to assess doctors' opinions regarding the safety of driving without adequate sleep.

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Year:  2003        PMID： 14521074     DOI： 10.12968/hosp.2003.64.9.2250

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Hosp Med        ISSN： 1462-3935


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