The partial shift system: the way forward?
We have successfully introduced a partial shift for seven SHOs working in a busy department. The key to success has been combining the reduction in hours with improved clinical care and strengthened training opportunities. We are now into the second 6-month period of the new system and none of the SHOs want to revert to the old rota system.
Spence-Jones
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Department of Gynaecology, St Bartholomew's Hospital, West Smithfield, London.
Crawford
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