Rise in doctors impacted by sleep deprivation at work, defence body warns

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By Emma Wilkinson

Medico-legal experts are reporting an increase in the proportion of doctors saying they feel sleep deprived at work, impacting their decision-making and concentration.

Almost 90% of respondents to a Medical Defence Union (MDU) survey said they have felt tired at work compared with 75% when a survey was carried out 3 years ago.