Abstract

The implementation of the european Working time regulations in 1993 saw the reduction of junior doctors' working hours from 72 hours to 48 hours per week. While this is argued to be a safeguard for patient and doctor health, these reforms have resulted in a drastic reduction in obligatory training and have been the subject of much scrutiny, including from the royal college of surgeons of england.

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