The European working time directive for doctors in training

Editorial

T Pickersgill. BMJ. 2001.

. 2001 Dec 1;323(7324):1266.

doi: 10.1136/bmj.323.7324.1266.

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European working time directive for doctors in training. Reduction in juniors' hours abolishes concept of continuity of care.
Scott-Coombes D. Scott-Coombes D. BMJ. 2002 Mar 23;324(7339):736. BMJ. 2002. PMID: 11909797 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
European working time directive for doctors in training. Profession needs to modernise surgical training.
Chan YC. Chan YC. BMJ. 2002 Mar 23;324(7339):736-7. BMJ. 2002. PMID: 11911159 No abstract available.
Trainees' attitudes to shift work depend on grade and specialty.
Aitken M, Paice E. Aitken M, et al. BMJ. 2003 Jan 4;326(7379):48. BMJ. 2003. PMID: 12511465 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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