Substance abuse and dependence in physicians: detection and treatment.
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.
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UCLA School of Public Health, Department of Health Services, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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D000573:American Hospital Association; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D006801:Humans; D008007:Licensure, Medical; D018580:Mandatory Testing; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital / Q000592:standards; D010564:Personnel, Hospital / Q000592:standards; D010815:Physician Impairment / Q000523:psychology*; D015813:Substance Abuse Detection / Q000592:standards*; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D014481:United States