title: The chemically dependent physician: clinical and legal considerations.
abstract: The medical community has made great advances in recognizing chemical dependence in the physician community. However, difficulties remain in terms of the clinician treating this disease and maintaining a liaison between legal and clinical aspects.
authors.forename: D H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Angres
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Busch
mesh_terms: D003219:Confidentiality; D003617:Dangerous Behavior; D006801:Humans; D008007:Licensure, Medical; D008297:Male; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital; D008875:Middle Aged; D010815:Physician Impairment / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D014481:United States