title: Addressing the problem of the impaired physician.
abstract: An overview of the legal and administrative issues involved in dealing with impaired physicians is presented from the perspective of an attorney experienced in hospital law.
authors.forename: C R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Krizek
mesh_terms: D003249:Constitution and Bylaws; D006801:Humans; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D010815:Physician Impairment / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D011367:Professional Staff Committees / Q000458:organization & administration; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000523:psychology; D014481:United States