Working night shifts has become common in today’s demanding world. But what comes with such shifts is the toll on health.
Laura Vater, MD, remembers sneaking into her home after 12-hour night shifts during medical training while her husband distracted their toddler. The stealthy tag-teaming effort helped her get enough ...
Night shifts are part of everyday life for physicians in specialty training. They test both body and mind: Fatigue, stress, and the responsibility of caring for patients at night demand a high level ...