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Doctors Post Pics Where They Sleep At Work To Defend Med Resident Caught Asleep
After a Mexican blog posted a picture of a medical student sleeping behind a desk at a hospital in Monterrey, Mexico, and attacked her for not doing her job. Doctors around the world leaped to the defense of this medical schooling victim by posting pictures of themselves caught sleeping at work during some of their most grueling shifts. These images are going viral under the hashtag #YoTambienMeDormi (“I've also fallen asleep” in Spanish). Mind you, not only working as a doctor is a particularly demanding job, but they also have to undergo laborious medical studies, often asking the aspiring doctor to live the student life for up to 7 years.
In the 1980s, a high-profile case involving the death of a girl named Libby Zion at a hospital staffed by exhausted doctors led to the drafting of the Libby Zion Law. This law limits NY physicians' work hours per week to “only” 80, showing just how overworked some of our doctors are. Comparing that to the usual 40 working hours per week and doing the math, it seems like the doctors, who are so often responsible for people's lives, have to work practically without any rest or sleep.
More info: BBCA blogger snapped these pics of a sleeping resident in Mexico at 3 a.m.
The writer criticized the young resident, saying that "doctors are obliged to do their work"
There were "dozens of patients who need care," the blogger continued
Mexican doctor Juan Carlos responded by posting a tweet with the hashtag #YoTambienMeDormi (or “I've also fallen asleep”)
Soon, hundreds of other doctors began defending the resident
Doctors around the world are often severely overworked
Some doctors work 36-hour shifts or 80-hour work weeks!
"We are people, not machines"
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#1
After A 24 Hour Day Of Duty
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Tired After 36 Hours Of No Sleep
JanicePullen 10 years ago
I wish I had pictures of me in full chemical warfare gear, snoring through a gas mask, under a desk. Awaiting triage patients.
#3
I Am Also Sleeping
ChristyCummings 10 years ago
As long as they don't fall asleep during a procedure they need to sleep when & where they can
#4
After First Successful Heart Transplant In Poland
Final score:
59points
#5
Only Those Who Are Doctors Understand This
DianaParker 10 years ago
As a nurse I see how hard our Dr.s work and the long hours. They are entitled to rest to be on top of their game when needed...shame on the
#6
I Am Also Sleeping
JunkaMihova 10 years ago
I think the blogger should admire the medical resident of resting at work, not going home, in order to be available, instead of criticizing
#7
Inside The Ambulance Returning To Base Camp After A Succesful Management Of A Cardiac Arrest...
Final score:
44points
#8
Same In France !
Final score:
41points
MaryCollins 10 years ago
My Sister is an ER Nurse and she has worked well past her shift many times. F877K that blogger!
#12
Planking..doctor Style
Final score:
20points
#13
Taking A Nap After 40 Hours Duty. Georgia
Final score:
16points
#15
We Aren't Robots, Or Machines We Feel Just As Everyone Else Does.
Final score:
15points
SianaeByles 10 years ago
I like this one, makes you think about how not only do they ALL work long hours but they can also be called in randomly from resting at home
#16
Purposely Looked At Images In A Lit Room To Try To Avoid This But Still Fell Asleep.
Final score:
14points
#17
She Came Home From A 24 Hour Shift And Couldn't Even Make It To Here Bedroom.
Final score:
14points
#22
Nghe An 2014, Operation Smile
Final score:
12points
#24
2 Decker
Final score:
12points
#25
Even Dr. Ken Needs A Break.... @ New Orleans Podiatry Associates
Final score:
12points
AhavaLang (Submission author) 10 years ago
Even Dr Ken needs a break.. # Working hard @New Orleans Podiatry Associates.
#26
S/p - Sitting Position
Final score:
9points
#27
Right Lateral Decubitus Position
Final score:
9points
RachelKunde 10 years ago
Catching some zzz's is the honorable thing to do, rather than pushing oneself beyond the point of exhaustion while caring for other people
#32
3 Am, On A 36 Hour Shift
Final score:
8points
#33
If A Resident Never Fell Asleep, Does Not Deserve To Be A Doctor
Final score:
8points
#34
We Are Human, Too.
Final score:
7points
#35
Can't Help It...at A Lecture In Medical School From The Philippines.
Final score:
7points
#37
Before Sunrise !...getting Ready For Morning Presentation
Final score:
6points
#42
We Do This For You Health...certainly Not For Ours.
Final score:
5points
JilianBoyer 10 years ago
This actually looks fairly comfy. Good job scouting for a sleep spot!
#44
Even Student Nurses...
Final score:
4points
#46
14 Hours No Ac Working A Dental Mission In The Dominican Republic. #yotambienmedormi
Final score:
4points
#47
At Least She Gets To Look Sexy While Trying To Get Some Sleep #yotambienmedormi
Final score:
4points
#48
Post 48hrs Oncall
Final score:
4points
MumtazSyed 10 years ago
Hats off to all these hard working over worked doctors, my children are amongst them all three of them. God bless them all!
#49
Doctors Have Lives Also And Health To Take Care Of..=( #yotambienmedormi
Final score:
4points
#50
#eutambemdormi
Final score:
3points
#53
Trying Not To Fall Asleep At 4am (3rd Call On The Same Week)
Final score:
3points
#54
2 In The Morning After 18 Hours Of Work And Another 12 Left
Final score:
2points
#55
Post-call, In Between Elective Surgeries, And Pre-call To Boot. Good Times.
Final score:
2points
#56
Memories From 1st Year Residency After Being On-call All Night Nonstop
Final score:
2points
#59
Re-energizing Myself At 2a.m. In Surgical Emergency (30 Hours On Call)
Final score:
2points
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SusannaVesna 10 years ago
This is crazy! These people are saving lives! How can some a*****e go & criticize them! So much stress & responsibility on their shoulders!
tweedledoo 10 years ago
Oh how I agree with you the author of the blog is just a cheapskate who is clearly a failure in life!
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ReginaVictoria 10 years ago
Im a doctor.."been there, done that". Never criticize us when you've never been in our shoes. We save lives despite our pains. Be grateful !
JeanneDeaux 10 years ago
Don't worry, most of us are grateful. I feel safer in the hands of a doc who takes refreshing naps than a doctor who only uses energy drinks
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SusannaVesna 10 years ago
This is crazy! These people are saving lives! How can some a*****e go & criticize them! So much stress & responsibility on their shoulders!
tweedledoo 10 years ago
Oh how I agree with you the author of the blog is just a cheapskate who is clearly a failure in life!
Load More Replies... ReginaVictoria 10 years ago
Im a doctor.."been there, done that". Never criticize us when you've never been in our shoes. We save lives despite our pains. Be grateful !
JeanneDeaux 10 years ago
Don't worry, most of us are grateful. I feel safer in the hands of a doc who takes refreshing naps than a doctor who only uses energy drinks
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