"The challenges faced by doctors who work nights are well known. Fatigue occurs after you've been up for sixteen hours or more. Working even one night, which means not sleeping when your body's clock says you're supposed to, puts you at odds with human circadian rhythms."
"There's chaos in the waiting room. A glance at FirstNet, the app we use to track patients, shows that forty-three people have been triaged by nurses and are waiting to be seen."
Emergency room physicians frequently respond to calls for early shifts due to patient overload. Upon arrival, they encounter a chaotic waiting room with numerous patients needing attention. The workload is particularly heavy for night shift doctors, who experience fatigue after long hours and struggle against their natural circadian rhythms. Despite the challenges, many find night shifts stimulating and rewarding, contributing to the overall functioning of the emergency department.
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