Resident Unionization: What Does it Mean for the Future of Healthcare?
Description
Residency is one of the toughest parts of the journey to becoming a physician. Long hours, difficult work conditions, and lower pay are some of many factors that have driven medical residents to demand changes. In this episode, James Charpentier discusses the unionization of residents at medical facilities and how this can impact the future of healthcare in the United States.
References:
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