Safe Hours Code
This paper reviews the experiences of a number of western industrialised countries in the regulation of the hours of work for doctors in training as well as documenting the provisions that apply. While the Australian health system can benefit from this information, the applicability to Australia of the approaches taken and the provisions introduced in relation to doctors hours of work must be assessed having regard to the very different health systems in which they operate.
AMA Position Statement: After Hours Services - Criteria For Deputising Services - 2002