Georgia PHP – Statement about COVID-19
The Georgia PHP, like almost every other organization in the United States has been carefully considering the public health risks of the current COVID-19 epidemic.
WPHP Report: Setting the Record Straight, Part II by Chris Bundy, MD, MPH
In Part 1 of “Setting the Record Straight,” I explored some of the challenges and rewards of working in the field of physician health. Chief
Addiction & Substance Abuse in Anesthesiology
Despite substantial advances in our understanding of addiction and the technology and therapeutic approaches used to fight this disease, addiction still remains a major issue
WPHP Report: Setting the Record Straight, Part I by Chris Bundy, MD, MPH
Since 1986 the Washington Physicians Health Program (WPHP) has served as the legally qualified professional support program in Washington for licensed physicians and physician assistants.
Risk Factors for Relapse in Healthcare Professionals
T HE PREVALENCE OF CHEMICAL dependency (excluding nicotine) among physicians has been estimated to be 10% to 15%,1 similar to that in the general population.1-3
ASAM Releases New Definition of Addiction-October 22, 2019
Rockville, MD – The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) – the nation’s largest organization representing medical professionals who specialize in addiction prevention and treatment
Medical Board Commends Georgia Professional Health Program
Board pledges support for foundation’s efforts in conducting state’s professional health program At its last meeting, the Georgia Composite Medical Board took a moment to
Addiction in Physicians and the Georgia PHP
In December of 2012, Dr. Earley addressed the medical staff of Savannah, Georgia during Memorial University Medical Center’s Grand Rounds. The subject of the presentation
Physicians and Substance Abuse
Written by Patrick G. O’Connor MD, MPH Anderson Spickard Jr MD O’connor P, Spickard A. Physician impairment by substance abuse. Medical Clinics of North America 1997;81(4):1037-52. Department