Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast

Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast


#88 Physician Impairment: At the Bedside Segment

June 16, 2021


How can we help colleagues that we think are struggling with substance use disorder? What options are available for physicians? Are these different state to state? What deterrents do physicians face when seeking help?


Time Stamps:



  • 00:21 Introduction
  • 02:59 Scope/Definitions
  • 08:05 Systems for Physician Impairment
  • 13:50 Barriers to Care
  • 24:48 Helping an Impaired Physician
  • 28:44 Systems Level Change

Show notes, Transcript and References: https://www.coreimpodcast.com/2021/06/09/physician-clinician-impairment/


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