title: The health professionals services program. An alternative for physicians with psychiatric disorders.
abstract: By removing the obstacles of social stigma and board sanction, HPSP offers physicians a way to fulfill their reporting obligations and get confidential help for a psychiatric disorder, chemical abuse, or a medical condition. Physicians who are willing to document how they manage their illness can enroll in HPSP for monitoring without board involvement. Physicians are encouraged to learn more about HPSP--for themselves, colleagues, or any health professional licensed in Minnesota--by calling 651/643-2120 or visiting our Web site at www.hpsp.state.mn.us.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, University of Minnesota, USA.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Roberts
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Specker
mesh_terms: D003219:Confidentiality / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008910:Minnesota; D010815:Physician Impairment / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000523:psychology*; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*