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Have you ever peed in the consult room sink? Some GPs have

UK GPs are so strapped for time they can’t even get out for a loo break, college conference hears.

There's no media frenzy, nor safeguards in place, for doctors who complete their own feats of endurance (24+ hours non-stop, without sleep), write…

Review of the literature shows the relationship is poorly understood.

RACGP survey reveals half of GPs have too much work on their plate.

Near-simultaneous admissions put strain on intensive care doctors, US study shows.

Pack size limits haven't had the desired effect, study shows.

It's a wake-up call to challenge the idea it's 'heroic' to work long hours, say study authors.

It's a smart way to fill appointment gaps, says participating GP Dr Mike Civil.

The technique helps, but shouldn't replace institutional efforts to tackle exhaustion, researchers say.

It's not salary or work-life balance, they say.