October 21, 2009
Resident Fatigue, Distress Can Lead to Medical Errors, Says Study
A Mayo Clinic study published recently in the Journal of the American Medical Association, or JAMA, says that residents who experienced high levels of either fatigue or distress — or both — were more likely to report a medical error. The study reinforces the importance of managing residents’ sleep needs and maintaining their feelings of […]
Tags: medical errors, resident fatigue