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OSHA to Examine Physician Work Hours
In response to requests from advocacy groups, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration will study the issue of overworked resident physicians in healthcare facilities. Worker fatigue and long work hours can contribute to avoidable medical errors, according to the Labor Department.