The detrimental impact of the implementation of the European working time directive (EWTD) on surgical senior house officer (SHO) operative experience
Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)Published 3 January 2013
Kerry J. Breen, Aisling Hogan, K. Mealy
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The present data set demonstrates a significant reduction in operative experience gained by SSHOs after local implementation of the EWTD, which is a major challenge facing Irish surgical training over the next decade.
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The present data set demonstrates a significant reduction in operative experience gained by SSHOs after local implementation of the EWTD. A major challenge facing Irish surgical training over the next decade is reduced operative exposure in the clinical setting.
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