Journal article
Are Canadian general surgery residents ready for the 80-hour work week? A nationwide survey
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to describe Canadian general surgery residents' perceptions regarding potential implementation of work-hour restrictions.
METHODS: An ethics review board-approved, Web-based survey was submitted to all Canadian general surgery residency programs between April and July 2009. Questions evaluated the perceived effects of an 80-hour work week on length of training, operative exposure, learning and …
Authors
Sudarshan M; Hanna WC; Jamal MH; Nguyen LHP; Fraser SA
Journal
Canadian Journal of Surgery, Vol. 55, No. 1, pp. 53–57
Publisher
Joule
Publication Date
February 1, 2012
DOI
10.1503/cjs.019110
ISSN
0008-428X