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ERIC Number: EJ808855
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004-Sep
Pages: 5
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1042-9670
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Teaching Residents and Program Directors about Physician Impairment
Broquet, Karen E.; Rockey, Paul H.
Academic Psychiatry, v28 n3 p221-225 Sep 2004
Objective: Residents are at a higher risk than the general population for the development of stress-related problems, depression, or suicide. The authors describe a curriculum for educating PGY-1s and residency program directors about physician impairment. Methods: A resident wellness program was established with the goals of preventing resident suicide, encouraging acceptance of treatment where appropriate, preventing self-prescribing, and aiding in stress management. Results: The curriculum was rated highly by residents in the areas of program content and usefulness. Conclusions: Residents are receptive to education on physician impairment. Institutional support is necessary for effectively addressing these concerns with trainees.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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