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| Medical Staff Briefing |
| April 2008 |
| A simplified view of physician diversion programs |
| An impaired physician not only puts patients in jeopardy but also poses a serious liability issue for the hospital. Confidentiality issues surrounding the treatment and recovery of an impaired physician force medical staff leaders and professionals to walk a tightrope. For example, in an effort to protect patients, the medical staff office may dig too far back into a physician's history, or a physician participating in a diversion program may be unclear as to his or her right to privacy and not disclose pertinent information. |
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