In other fields like trucking or air traffic control, they have maximum time limits so that tired workers don’t cause dangerous accidents. It’s surprising that there isn’t something similar for doctors since medical accidents could also kill people. So, why do I keep hearing about medical workers working super long 12-48 hour shifts? Is there a benefit that outweighs the risk of accidents?
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Doctors are expensive. High pay, good benefits, all that stuff. It’s cheaper to hire 5 doctors than 10, especially if they’re on salary and don’t get OT pay.
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