The status of physician health programs in Wisconsin and north central states: a look at statewide and health systems programs. WMJ 2012 Oct;111(5):220-7
Date
11/30/2012Pubmed ID
23189455Scopus ID
2-s2.0-84868379128 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 2 CitationsAbstract
There is increased recognition of the importance of physician health and the need to actively maintain and promote it. Attending to the health and well-being of medical clinicians is considered an important component of professionalism, and is important for the sustainability of safe, high-quality practice of medicine. This report highlights the importance of physician health programs, describes their history and evolution as well as the variability in program structure in various states, and reviews the present status of physician health resources, especially in Wisconsin. It gives an example of a program within a large, integrated health system and emphasizes the advantages of a statewide program.
Author List
Krall EJ, Niazi SK, Miller MMAuthor
Edward J. Krall MD Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Medical School Regional Campuses department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
Burnout, ProfessionalHumans
Iowa
Michigan
Minnesota
Nebraska
Occupational Health Services
Physicians
Professional Impairment
Risk Factors
South Dakota
Wisconsin
