IMO: Three-in-four trainee hospital doctors exceed 48-hour week

A new survey by the IMO finds that trainee doctors are working more than a 48-hour week.

Almost three-in-four trainee hospital doctors say they are working more than a 48-hour week in breach of current EU guidelines, a survey carried out by the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) has found.

The survey of 600 non-consultant hospital doctors (NCHDs) – around 10% of more than 6,000 employed across the health service - has also raised concern over the accuracy of official records that suggest far higher compliance levels.