The Impaired Surgeon.
Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)
Impaired physicians are unable to manage professional activities safely. Impairment can be the result of physical or mental disorders, but impaired physicians commonly refers to those suffering from substance use disorders. These disorders are at least as common in physicians as they are in the general population, and physician health programs have been established in each state to provide expeditious and detailed evaluation, referral to treatment facilities, and post-treatment monitoring to ensure compliance. These programs protect participants against sanctions and safeguard patients. The prognosis for participants is excellent, with more than 70% able to practice medicine at 5 years.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Sudan, R; Seymour, K
Published Date
- February 2016
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 96 / 1
Start / End Page
- 89 - 93
PubMed ID
- 26612022
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1558-3171
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.suc.2015.09.006
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States