Fatigue and its Effect on Doctors & Prescriptions

The video discusses a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine examining the correlation between the time of day and the likelihood of doctors prescribing antibiotics. The study found that prescriptions for antibiotics increased as the day progressed, suggesting that physician fatigue might influence decision-making. The video highlights the importance of addressing fatigue in healthcare settings to improve patient care and suggests potential solutions like better decision support and smarter scheduling.

What does the study suggest about the relationship between decision-making and fatigue?

What recommendations were made to address the issue of physician fatigue?