Reasons for Misuse of Prescription Medication Among Physicians Undergoing Monitoring by a Physician Health Program
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Reasons for misuse of prescription medication among physicians undergoing monitoring by a physician health program.
OBJECTIVES Substance-related impairment of physicians is a small but serious problem, with significant consequences for patient safety and public health. The purpose of this study was to identify reasons for prescription drug misuse among physicians referred to a physician health program for monitoring because of substance-related impairment, to develop better mechanisms for prevention and inte...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Addiction Medicine
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1932-0620
DOI: 10.1097/adm.0b013e31829da074