Duty-Hour Surveys Parse Perceptions of Interns, Program Directors

"Even when we ignore the limitations of this study, I believe it shows that the "line in the sand" for the entire surgical community – residents and attendings – is no further resident duty-hour restrictions," concluded Dr. Friedell of the department of surgery at the University of Missouri–Kansas City.

The authors reported that they had no financial disclosures. Dr. Friedell reported having no disclosures.