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<p>Balancing residents’ autonomy with patient safety is a delicate and ongoing challenge in clinical education. Too little supervision risks patient harm, while too much supervision stifles growth, confidence, and motivation. The solution lies in graded responsibility—entrusting residents with autonomy in a structured manner, supported by thoughtful supervision, timely feedback, and mentorship. A supportive learning environment that permits small, recoverable failures, models professionalism, and nurtures reflection can shape residents into competent, empathetic, and accountable physicians. Ultimately, this balance safeguards today’s patients while preparing tomorrow’s doctors to deliver safe and compassionate care.</p>

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Handing Over the Wheel to the Residents: Navigating Autonomy and Patient Safety

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  • 发表日期：

    2026年4月14日

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  • Nilima Shah,
  • Piyush Gupta,
  • Tejinder Singh

摘要

Balancing residents’ autonomy with patient safety is a delicate and ongoing challenge in clinical education. Too little supervision risks patient harm, while too much supervision stifles growth, confidence, and motivation. The solution lies in graded responsibility—entrusting residents with autonomy in a structured manner, supported by thoughtful supervision, timely feedback, and mentorship. A supportive learning environment that permits small, recoverable failures, models professionalism, and nurtures reflection can shape residents into competent, empathetic, and accountable physicians. Ultimately, this balance safeguards today’s patients while preparing tomorrow’s doctors to deliver safe and compassionate care.