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  • 1Pooja Lagisetty (lagiset@med.umich.edu) is a clinical lecturer in the Division of General Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan and a research investigator at the Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System. The patient's name has been changed to protect his privacy.

Health Affairs (Project Hope)
|January 11, 2017
PubMed
Summary

Physicians face emotional challenges like frustration and betrayal when treating patients with addiction. Overcoming these feelings is crucial for effective addiction treatment and patient care.

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Area of Science:

  • Addiction Medicine
  • Psychiatry
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Addiction is a complex chronic disease.
  • Physician well-being is integral to patient outcomes.
  • Emotional responses can impact clinical judgment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the emotional experiences of physicians treating addiction.
  • To identify barriers to effective addiction treatment.
  • To highlight the importance of physician emotional resilience.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study exploring physician perspectives.
  • Semi-structured interviews with physicians.
  • Thematic analysis of interview data.

Main Results:

Keywords:
Mental Health/Substance AbusePhysiciansPrimary Care

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  • Physicians commonly experience frustration and betrayal.
  • Feelings stem from perceived patient non-adherence and relapse.
  • These emotions can impede therapeutic alliance.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing physician emotional responses is essential.
  • Support systems for physicians are needed.
  • Enhanced physician resilience can improve addiction care.