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Combined Alcoholics Anonymous and professional care for addicted physicians
M Galanter1, D Talbott, K Gallegos
1Department of Psychiatry, New York University School of Medicine, NY 10016.
The American Journal of Psychiatry
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Physician recovery from impairment was achieved through combined therapy and peer support. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) was rated highly important for sustained abstinence and recovery support.
Area of Science:
- Addiction Medicine
- Psychiatry
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Physician impairment poses significant risks to patient safety and professional practice.
- Effective treatment strategies for impaired physicians are crucial for professional rehabilitation and public health.
- Understanding the long-term recovery factors in this population is essential.