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The alcohol problem in universities and the professions.

A W Clare1

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Trinity College, Dublin, Republic of Ireland.

Alcohol and Alcoholism (Oxford, Oxfordshire)
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Medical professionals' drinking habits are debated, with some studies finding them comparable to peers. However, physician-led treatment programs show promising results for addressing potential issues.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Public Health
  • Addiction Medicine

Background:

  • Growing concern exists regarding the potentially abnormal drinking habits of medical students and doctors.
  • Existing literature on medical professional drinking patterns is equivocal and inconsistent.
  • Previous analyses of medical student drinking often lack comparison with general university student populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the existing literature on the drinking habits of medical students and doctors.
  • To examine the effectiveness of 'impaired physician' treatment programs.
  • To identify potential indicators of therapeutic efficacy in these programs.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies comparing drinking habits of medical professionals to general and comparable populations.
  • Analysis of preliminary results from 'impaired physician' treatment programs.
  • Evaluation of therapeutic outcomes and indicators of efficacy within these programs.

Main Results:

  • The literature presents conflicting evidence on whether medical professionals' drinking is excessive compared to the general population or comparable professions.
  • Physician-led treatment programs for impaired physicians have demonstrated encouraging therapeutic results.
  • These programs offer valuable insights into therapeutic efficacy with potential broader applications.

Conclusions:

  • The debate on medical professional drinking habits remains unresolved due to equivocal literature.
  • Self-implemented 'impaired physician' programs show significant promise in treating affected professionals.
  • Further research into these programs may yield wider applications in addiction treatment and professional health.

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