Nov 2, 2010.
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It is scary to think that the training of physicians is being dictated by the “European Working Time Directive” rather than on standards of care and professional competency. I was also struck by the mention of hospital care being given in a 24 bed ward. Any hospitals that I am familiar with abandoned multi-bed wards 50 years ago and offer nothing but private rooms. I do not think Americans would be too keen on sharing their room with two dozen other patients separated by nothing more than a curtain.