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  • 1Ritson Clinic, Royal Edinburgh Hospital, UK.

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|November 20, 2020
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Doctors experience high rates of mental illness, often worsened by work environments. Disclosure of mental health conditions is challenging for physicians, impacting professional and personal interactions.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Professionalism
  • Psychiatry
  • Physician Well-being

Background:

  • Growing evidence indicates elevated mental illness rates among physicians.
  • Concerns exist regarding the impact of the medical working environment on physician mental health.
  • Disclosure of mental illness by doctors presents unique professional and ethical challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the complexities surrounding mental illness disclosure for physicians.
  • To examine the personal and professional implications of physician mental health conditions.
  • To integrate personal experience with existing literature on physician mental illness.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative exploration drawing on personal experience as a psychiatrist with a mental illness.
Keywords:
Stigma and discriminationeducation and trainingethicsphysician healthsupervision

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  • Literature review of existing evidence on physician mental health and disclosure.
  • Analysis of challenges in disclosing mental illness to colleagues, patients, and governing bodies.

    • Main Results:

    • Physicians face significant barriers to disclosing mental illness.
    • Ambiguity exists regarding disclosure to employers, patients, and professional organizations.
    • Social media presents a complex and varied platform for disclosure.

    Conclusions:

    • Physician mental health is a critical issue requiring further attention and support.
    • Clearer guidelines and supportive environments are needed for doctors managing mental illness.
    • The intersection of personal experience and professional identity in physician mental health warrants continued exploration.