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If a doctor is tired and sleepy, isn't patient safety compomised?

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Dr. Gutti Rao answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

It may: Either physician or a nurse who work extended shifts there is always a possibility that patient care can be compromised. Lack of sleep, strenuous work, tiredness will result in inattention, frustration - all of these culminate in poor patient care.

Answered 11/14/2015

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