title: European Working Time Regulations. Implications for practice.
abstract: The European Working Time Regulations (EWTR) have implications for all NHS and independent sector employees. The aim of the EWTR is to protect employees' health and safety by encouraging improvements in the working environment.
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Beesley
mesh_terms: D002055:Burnout, Professional / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005060:Europe; D005260:Female; D033161:Government Regulation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016272:Occupational Health / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D013527:Perioperative Nursing / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000592:standards / Q000639:trends; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000592:standards; D016526:Workload