Experts still deliberating effectiveness of N.Y. rules limiting residents' hours.
A New York state law limiting the schedules of interns and residents has resulted in 15 citations so far, a degree of compliance one hospital spokesman said is higher than anticipated. It's less discernible whether the curbs are having their intended effect of keeping house staff rested and supervised, and whether other states will take New York's lead.
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