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.
Teaching Residents and Program Directors About Physician Impairment
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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.Preview Only. This article cannot be rented because we do not currently have permission from the publisher.
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Teaching Residents and Program Directors About Physician Impairment
Broquet, Karen E.; Rockey, Paul H.
Follow Academic Psychiatry
, Volume 28 (3): 221
American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc (Journal) – Sep 1, 2004
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