Substance abuse and dependence in physicians: detection and treatment.

Full Abstract

Substance abuse continues to increase and permeate all sectors of US society including the medical profession. This article details the importance of testing everyone associated with health care organizations, including physicians, as a means of protecting patient welfare, increasing quality of care, and reducing negligence lawsuits, as well as providing treatment and recovery opportunities for those with addictions.

Author information

Author/s: Rivers, P A (PA); Bae, S (S);

Affiliation: UCLA School of Public Health, Department of Health Services, Los Angeles, CA, USA.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Health manpower management (Health Manpow Manage), published in ENGLAND. (Language: eng)

Reference: 1998-; vol 24 (issue 4-5) : pp 183-7

Dates: Created 1999/04/15; Completed 1999/04/15; Revised 2004/11/17;

PMID: 10346323, status: MEDLINE (last retrieved date: 2/18/2009)

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