Saving the Saviours: Rethinking Resident Duty Hours in India
Introduction The resident doctors in India often face systemic exploitation and inhumane working conditions. Despite forming a crucial backbone of the healthcare system, their labour and work remain significantly undervalued. Hospital systems are often understaffed and underdeveloped, with an overwhelming patient load due to India’s large population. As a result, all clerical and non-clerical work falls directly under the supervision of the resident doctors. The average worki
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