학술논문

Teaching Residents and Program Directors about Physician Impairment
Document Type
Journal Articles
Reports - Evaluative
Source
Academic Psychiatry. Sep 2004 28(3):221-225.
Subject
Stress Management
Graduate Medical Education
Physicians
Wellness
Suicide
Program Content
Depression (Psychology)
Graduate Students
Medical Students
Administrators
Program Effectiveness
Psychiatry
Curriculum
Language
English
ISSN
1042-9670
Abstract
Objective: Residents are at a higher risk than the general population for the development of stress-related problems, depression, or suicide. The authors describe a curriculum for educating PGY-1s and residency program directors about physician impairment. Methods: A resident wellness program was established with the goals of preventing resident suicide, encouraging acceptance of treatment where appropriate, preventing self-prescribing, and aiding in stress management. Results: The curriculum was rated highly by residents in the areas of program content and usefulness. Conclusions: Residents are receptive to education on physician impairment. Institutional support is necessary for effectively addressing these concerns with trainees.