Substance abuse and the impaired provider

Substance abuse and the impaired provider

Physicians have a similar rate of substance abuse as the general population, though their choice of substance may tend to be different. The impact on the physician and his or her patients seriously compromises the delivery of safe and effective medical care. This article reviews our knowledge base r...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of healthcare risk management 2010, Vol.30 (1), p.26-28
1. Verfasser: Watkins, Derek
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Aftercare
Health administration
Health Facilities
Humans
Organizational Policy
Physician Impairment
Physicians - psychology
Substance-Related Disorders - diagnosis
Substance-Related Disorders - therapy
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Zusammenfassung:Physicians have a similar rate of substance abuse as the general population, though their choice of substance may tend to be different. The impact on the physician and his or her patients seriously compromises the delivery of safe and effective medical care. This article reviews our knowledge base regarding the physician with substance abuse issues and presents a methodology to assist in mitigating the risks presented to the provider and patients.
ISSN:1074-4797
2040-0861
DOI:10.1002/jhrm.20040