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Outcomes From a Physician Health Center.

Authors :
Swift MD
Couser GP
Hagen PT
Nelson MA
Cowl CT
Murad MH
Source :
Mayo Clinic proceedings [Mayo Clin Proc] 2024 Jan; Vol. 99 (1), pp. 104-110.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

This retrospective cohort study describes the population of physicians seeking medical evaluation in a dedicated physician health center and identifies factors associated with needing practice restrictions. Participants had an initial evaluation between January 1, 2016, and December 31, 2022. We report personal and professional demographics and types of medical conditions in this cohort. An ordinal logistic regression analysis was used to identify factors associated with occupational outcomes. Physicians in a wide variety of specialties from 34 different states presented for evaluation of diverse medical problems. More than half of the participants presented with occupational concerns. The presence of a neurologic or psychiatric illness were the only factors associated with temporary or permanent restrictions. Physicians with medical conditions impacting their ability to practice have a professional obligation to obtain a thorough, objective medical evaluation. Such evaluations should support and protect patients, employers, and the physicians themselves.<br /> (Copyright © 2023 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1942-5546
Volume :
99
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Mayo Clinic proceedings
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
38176818
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mayocp.2023.08.023