Brit J Hosp Med
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Brit J Hosp Med
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Review Meta Analysis
Extended-duration hospital shifts, medical errors and patient mortality.
A meta-analysis was undertaken to study the association between extended medical shifts and consequences for patients. In six studies, the meta odds ratio was increased for mortality and for serious medical errors, but not for preventable medical errors and for physicians who slept >6 hours.
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Clinical leadership is part of the curriculum for all doctors in training. This article describes one deanery's approach to developing leadership skills while improving collaborative working.