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[Impaired physicians: the Israel Intervention Program]

Y Bar-el1, M Kalian, Y Mazar

  • 1Israel Ministry of Health, Jerusalem.

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|August 1, 1997
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Mental illness affects 50% of physicians, differing from Western trends of alcohol and drug abuse. Early therapeutic intervention by the Israel Committee for Psychiatric Examination of Physicians allowed most doctors to continue practicing safely.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational health
  • Psychiatry
  • Medical ethics

Context:

  • Physician mental health is a complex issue.
  • Western countries primarily see alcohol and drug abuse among physicians.
  • Early treatment programs aid physicians in maintaining practice without patient harm.

Purpose:

  • To describe the activities of the Israel Committee for Psychiatric Examination of Physicians from 1989-93.
  • To analyze the prevalence of mental illness and addiction among examined physicians.
  • To evaluate the therapeutic and rehabilitative impact of the committee's interventions.

Summary:

  • 115 physicians were examined between 1989-93.
  • Addiction to alcohol or drugs was rare; mental illness was detected in 50% of cases.

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  • The committee adopted a therapeutic approach, mandating and monitoring mental treatment.

    • Impact:

    • The committee's policy enabled most physicians to continue their practices.
    • Results highlight the necessity of occupational mental health services for medical professionals.
    • Demonstrates a successful model for managing physician mental health issues.