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How does prevalence of physician sub. abuse compare to gen. pop.?
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SAME as rate in general population
Estimates are at about 14% |
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How does prevalence of physician depression compare to gen. pop.?
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HIGHER than in general population
(particularly among women) |
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How do physician suicide rates compare to gen. pop.?
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HIGHER than both general population AND other professionals
(particularly in women) |
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% of Americans that drink alcohol
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Over 70%
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Physician recovery rates from substance abuse/dependence
(compared to gen. pop.) |
Recovery rate much higher in physicians
75 - 95% from alcoholism (lower for cocaine and opiate addiction) |
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What are the 3 main risk factors for relapse into substance abuse?
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Family history
Comorbid psychiatric illness Opioid use NOTE: risk of subsequent relapse is increased after first relapse |
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Bad things that physicians have higher rates of than gen. pop.
(4 listed in lecture slides) |
CV disease
Anxiety Depression Suicide Remember, rate of substance abuse is SAME as that in gen. pop. |
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Some symptoms of mild burnout
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Frequent loss of temper
Lack of enthusiasm Feelings of futility Resentment Boredom Working harder but accomplishing less |
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Some symptoms of moderate burnout (5)
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Mild depression
Somatic complaints Frequent conflicts Indifference to people Social isolation |
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Some symptoms of severe burnout (3)
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Clinical depression
Lack of professional effectiveness Emotional breakdown |