Why the Obsession With Getting By on Less Sleep Needs to End

A recent NPR article asked the question in its headline, “Is it Safe for Medical Residents to Work 30-Hour Shifts?” I immediately shook my head in disbelief. No. Absolutely not.Basically, the peg of the story was to delve into how longer work hours may or may not impact first-year medical residents. A year-long study is in effect that aims to…

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Why the Obsession With Getting By on Less Sleep Needs to End