Confronting depression and suicide in physicians: a consensus statement
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A panel of 15 experts on depression, suicide, and the health of doctors believes that the medical profession must remove all institutional barriers that prevent doctors from seeking help and treatment when they are depressed and suicidal. Many doctors with depression are discriminated against and may lose their license, hospital privileges, and opportunities for professional advancement. The expert panel was assembled by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2003
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Experts address risk of physician suicide
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A review of studies over 40 years reveals that physicians have a heightened risk of suicide, and efforts are under way to address factors that can deter those with psychiatric conditions from seeking treatment. Experts with knowledge and experience in areas including medicine, health insurance, and physician licensing studied key aspects of the problem and identified several measures to deal with the issue.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2005
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Physician discontent: challenges and opportunities
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Doctors may be able to use information technology, disease management programs, and allied health personnel to increase the efficiency and quality of their practices. Although most doctors are satisfied with their professional lives, they are challenged by greater expectations, administrative burdens, time pressures, and an erosion of their personal autonomy.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2003
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