Sleep Deprivation in Healthcare Professionals and Medical Errors

Carlo Lazzari

Department of Medicine, International Centre for Healthcare and Medical Education, United Kingdom

Carlo Lazzari, Department of Medicine, International Centre for Healthcare and Medical Education, United Kingdom.

Keywords: Insomnia; Sleep Deprivation; Mythology; Unintentional Deviation; Emotional Impact

Abstract

The publication of a new scientific journal is always an exciting experience. Several topics of international impact will be discussed, and scientists from all countries in the world will illustrate their research findings and their conclusions to undergo the scrutiny of the international community. At the same time, a research journal aims to bring to public knowledge topics, events, and research that can appeal any branch of medicine. With the view of selecting a research topic which has equal impact on medical and clinical research, the actual editorial on medical errors caused by sleep deprivation in medical professionals appeared to have both emotional impact and scientific relevance for the healthcare professions. Modern-day practice in the health professionals requires different skills as well as awareness of strengths and limitations in the own clinical practice. Insomnia, sleep disturbance and deprivation in healthcare professionals can lead to medical errors and thus impact on the quality of care and patient safety.

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