Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Evolutionary Psychology01:20

Evolutionary Psychology

1.1K
Evolutionary psychology explores the origins of human behavior and mental processes by framing them within the context of natural selection, a theory famously propounded by Charles Darwin. This field asserts that many behaviors common across human societies — ranging from instinctive fear reactions to complex social interactions — arose as evolutionary adaptations. These adaptations enhanced the survival and reproductive success of our ancestors, thereby becoming embedded in the...
1.1K
Natural Selection and Adaptation01:15

Natural Selection and Adaptation

1.6K
Natural selection, a fundamental concept in evolutionary biology, is the mechanism by which evolution is driven, favoring organisms that are best adapted to their environments. This process enhances their chances of survival and reproduction. Adaptation, a key outcome of this process, involves genetic modifications that optimize an organism's functionality under specific environmental challenges, such as extreme cold or thinner air at high altitudes.
Beyond physical adaptations,...
1.6K
Convergent Evolution01:54

Convergent Evolution

34.2K
Evolution shapes the features of organisms over time, ensuring that they are suited for the environments in which they live. Sometimes, selection pressure leads to the rise of similar but unrelated adaptations in organisms with no recent common ancestors, a process known as convergent evolution.
34.2K
Ethical Dilemmas II01:30

Ethical Dilemmas II

2.7K
Resolving an ethical dilemma in healthcare involves a systematic approach that considers every aspect of the issue, respecting both the patient's needs and values and the healthcare professional's ethical obligations. Here are potential steps to resolve an ethical dilemma:
2.7K
Revisionist Views of Adolescent and Adult Cognition01:24

Revisionist Views of Adolescent and Adult Cognition

364
A revisionist approach to Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development has brought new insights that challenge and reinterpret his established ideas. Piaget proposed that the formal operational stage, emerging in adolescence, represents the culmination of cognitive maturity. During this stage, individuals are said to develop abstract thinking, engage in systematic problem-solving, and show a form of egocentrism, believing others are as preoccupied with their behavior as they are...
364
Growth Models with Integration: Problem Solving01:27

Growth Models with Integration: Problem Solving

85
In population modeling, integration provides a systematic way to determine accumulated quantities from known rates of change. One such application arises in ecology, where the total weight of a fish population in a body of water is referred to as its biomass. When the rate of growth of this biomass is known as a function of time, calculus can be used to determine the total biomass at a future date.Growth Rate and Biomass FunctionLet the growth rate of the fish population be represented by a...
85

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Cultivating interest in gerontological nursing among nursing students: evaluation of an educational initiative.

Nursing older people·2026
Same author

Superhealth basic: Development and evaluation of a low-cost community-based lifestyle change programme.

Psychology & health·2017
Same author

Supportive care for older people with frailty in hospital: An integrative review.

International journal of nursing studies·2016
Same author

Designing a national clinical audit of nutritional care in health and social care settings: consideration and future directions.

The Proceedings of the Nutrition Society·2013
Same author

Editorial: minority ethnic older people in nursing homes: meaning, purpose and well-being.

International journal of older people nursing·2012
Same author

QNI Opening Doors project--improving health for homeless people and families.

Community practitioner : the journal of the Community Practitioners' & Health Visitors' Association·2012

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 14, 2026

Virtual Agent for Real-Time Motivational Interviewing by Integrating Adaptive Nonverbal Behavior and Language Models
07:14

Virtual Agent for Real-Time Motivational Interviewing by Integrating Adaptive Nonverbal Behavior and Language Models

Published on: December 23, 2025

471

Consultants must begin to change.

Joanne Fitzpatrick1

  • 1Edinburgh.

Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|September 30, 2016
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Consultant physicians must adapt working hours to improve the well-being of nurses and junior doctors. Addressing physician schedules is crucial for optimizing healthcare team performance and patient care.

More Related Videos

Procedure for Adaptive Laboratory Evolution of Microorganisms Using a Chemostat
06:03

Procedure for Adaptive Laboratory Evolution of Microorganisms Using a Chemostat

Published on: September 20, 2016

15.4K
Visualizing Visual Adaptation
04:43

Visualizing Visual Adaptation

Published on: April 24, 2017

9.7K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Mar 14, 2026

Virtual Agent for Real-Time Motivational Interviewing by Integrating Adaptive Nonverbal Behavior and Language Models
07:14

Virtual Agent for Real-Time Motivational Interviewing by Integrating Adaptive Nonverbal Behavior and Language Models

Published on: December 23, 2025

471
Procedure for Adaptive Laboratory Evolution of Microorganisms Using a Chemostat
06:03

Procedure for Adaptive Laboratory Evolution of Microorganisms Using a Chemostat

Published on: September 20, 2016

15.4K
Visualizing Visual Adaptation
04:43

Visualizing Visual Adaptation

Published on: April 24, 2017

9.7K

Area of Science:

  • Medical workforce management
  • Healthcare policy
  • Physician scheduling

Background:

  • The demanding hours of nurses and junior doctors contribute to burnout and affect patient care.
  • Current consultant physician working hours may not align with the needs of junior staff and patient flow.
  • Previous discussions highlight the need for systemic changes in medical training and practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To advocate for changes in consultant physician working hours.
  • To emphasize the impact of physician schedules on the broader healthcare team.
  • To support the call for improved work-life balance in the medical profession.

Main Methods:

  • This is a commentary piece, not a research study.
  • It references a previous article "Beat the Clock" (Features, December 6).
  • The method involves expressing agreement and reinforcing a stated viewpoint.

Main Results:

  • There is a consensus that consultant physicians' working hours require modification.
  • Changes in consultant schedules are presented as a necessary step for improving the conditions for nurses and junior doctors.
  • The article supports the idea that consultants must adapt their hours.

Conclusions:

  • Modifying consultant physician working hours is essential for enhancing the support system for nurses and junior doctors.
  • Systemic changes in physician scheduling are needed to foster a healthier and more efficient healthcare environment.
  • Addressing the working hours of all medical staff, including consultants, is vital for the sustainability of the healthcare sector.