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Managing substance use disorders in resident physicians

D G Benzer1

  • 1McBride Center for the Professional, Milwaukee Psychiatric Hospital, WI.

The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association
|February 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Physician impairment from alcohol and drug abuse requires prompt identification and intervention by colleagues. Early recognition of substance abuse signs and effective treatment are crucial for resident well-being and patient safety.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Science
  • Physician Health
  • Substance Abuse

Background:

  • Alcohol and other drug abuse significantly contributes to physician impairment.
  • This issue is particularly concerning among hospital residents, impacting their professional performance and patient care.
  • Early identification and intervention are critical for addressing substance abuse in medical professionals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide guidelines for recognizing the signs of substance abuse in physicians.
  • To outline effective intervention strategies for colleagues to address physician impairment.
  • To detail evaluation and treatment steps for substance use disorders in medical residents.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common signs and progressive indicators of substance abuse in physicians.
  • Description of collegial intervention techniques.
  • Outline of established evaluation and treatment protocols for substance use disorders.

Main Results:

  • Substance abuse is a leading cause of physician impairment.
  • Colleague identification and intervention are the most effective management strategies.
  • Systematic evaluation and treatment can successfully address these conditions.

Conclusions:

  • Prompt recognition and intervention by peers are vital for managing physician substance abuse.
  • Effective treatment strategies are available to address alcohol and drug abuse in residents.
  • Addressing physician impairment is essential to prevent compromise in patient care.

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