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Work-hour limits found to create little respite for residents
American Medical News , 08/26/08

Tomaselli KP et al. - Imposed work-hour limits offer little relief for residents contending with around-the-clock patient care, early-morning rounds and time-devouring handoffs. The study of 220 residents at three pediatric hospitals found that total hours of work and sleep did not change after application of work-hour limits by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. In 2003, the ACGME set limits at 24 to 30 hours per shift and 80 hours per week.

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