The impact of resident duty hour and supervision changes: a review.

Greenberg WE, Borus JF. Harv Rev Psychiatry. 2015 Nov 6; [Epub ahead of print].

The benefits of duty hour restrictions have been debated since their implementation. This review provides an overview of the controversy surrounding duty hour limits and discusses how the restrictions affect psychiatry residents. Highlighting concerns regarding residents feeling less prepared for senior roles and having insufficient time to spend with patients, the authors suggest that further research is needed to understand the impact of resident duty hours on patient safety.