Implementing Resident Work Hour Limitations
Annals of SurgeryPublished 1 April 2003Open access
Edward E. Whang, Michelle M. Mello, Stanley W. Ashley, Michael J. Zinner
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Implementation of resident work hour limitations in general surgery residencies may have negative consequences for patient care and resident education, and strategies for complying with ACGME requirements must be addressed.
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Implementation of resident work hour limitations in general surgery residencies may have negative consequences for patient care and resident education. As surgical residency programs develop strategies for complying with ACGME requirements, these negative consequences must be addressed.
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