A survey of the safety of doctors driving home after a night 'on call'.
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.
Saklani
A P
AP
Trafford General Hospital, Manchester M41 5SL.
Shafi
M
M
Nagabhushan
J
J
Delicata
R J
RJ
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