title: A survey of the safety of doctors driving home after a night 'on call'.
abstract: The 'on-call' system for doctors within the health service maintains a continuity of care. However, allowing doctors to drive home after a night on call may pose a public hazard. The aim of this survey was to assess doctors' opinions regarding the safety of driving without adequate sleep.
authors.affiliation: Trafford General Hospital, Manchester M41 5SL.
authors.forename: A P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Saklani
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Shafi
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Nagabhushan
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Delicata
mesh_terms: D039602:After-Hours Care; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001294:Attitude to Health; D001334:Automobile Driving / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D010820:Physicians; D012449:Safety; D012890:Sleep; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013997:Time Factors; D006113:United Kingdom