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Care under the Influence.

Joseph J Fins, Samantha F Knowlton

    The Hastings Center Report
    |January 12, 2017
    PubMed
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    A physician with a history of alcohol abuse presented after a fall. His wife revealed his drinking habits, raising concerns about physician impairment and prompting an ethics consultation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Ethics
    • Physician Health
    • Substance Abuse

    Background:

    • A 40-year-old internist presented to the emergency room after a fall.
    • The patient exhibited signs of alcohol intoxication, including slurred speech and a blood alcohol level of 0.1.
    • His wife disclosed a pattern of heavy alcohol consumption inconsistent with his self-report.