The following study is from 2000 [BMJ 2000;320:745–9], but it`s worth reading if you missed it!
In a study comparing attitudes to work, fatigue and error among healthcare professionals and pilots; researchers found that 70% consultant surgeons claimed to perform effectively when fatigued, compared with 24% among pilots. Additionally, healthcare professionals (compared to pilots) were less likely to disagree with the statement that junior team members should not question the decisions made by senior team members. The research also showed that error was difficult to discuss in medicine. Ultimately, healthcare professionals seem to be denial about the impact that stress and fatigue can have on their performance.
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