A Narrative Review of Surgical Resident Duty Hour Limits: Where Do We Go From Here?

摘要

BackgroundResident duty hour limits have been a point of debate among educators, administrators, and policymakers alike since the Libby Zion case in 1984. Advocates for duty hour limits in the surgical subspecialties cite improvements in patient safety, whereas opponents claim that limiting resident duty hours jeopardizes resident education and preparedness for independent surgical practice.