Dr. Hambleton , FSPHP President explains the important role of confidentiality and Physician Health Programs:
Public disclosure would be “a powerful disincentive for anybody to get help” and would impede early intervention, which is key to avoiding impairment on the job that could harm patients, said Scott Hambleton, president of the Federation of State Physician Health Programs, whose core members help arrange care and monitoring of doctors for substance use disorders and mental health conditions as an alternative to discipline.
Full Article: Doctors Are As Vulnerable to Addiction As Anyone. California Grapples With A Response
