Doctors suffer in secret from a wide range of physical and mental health problems including addiction, according to the findings of a new health program in the United Kingdom.<\/p>
The Practitioner Health Program (PHP) was set up in response to concerns that health professionals were self-medicating or avoiding treatment for serious health problems, out of fear of being stigmatized if they visited a colleague for help. The program provides confidential health services, and so far has been judged a success.<\/p>
\"From the number of patients accessing PHP during its first year, it's clear there is a need for this highly specialized service,\" said England's chief medical officer, Sir Liam Donaldson.<\/p>
\"This has been a real eye-opener,\" said PHP medical director Clare Gerada. \"I thought at first we'd see a bit of stress and burn-out. But it soon became apparent how troubled some of these doctors and dentists were. I've been surprised at the degree and extent of substance misuse that we've seen.\"<\/p>
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