Medico-legal claims, complaints, and disciplinary processes are designed to protect the public. However, many doctors experience distress as a result of these processes which may - paradoxically – cause further deterioration in their health and compromise the quality of patient care.
In this forum we will discuss the psychological and emotional impact of regulatory processes on the wellbeing, treatment, and recovery of doctors with health conditions. We will also explore possible regulatory and health system solutions to better support doctors with health conditions, such as mental illness and substance use, while protecting patients from harm.
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To find out more about this topic click on the following option or contact lead researcher Prof Marie Bismark.
Panelists
Dr Owen Bradfield
Susan Biggar
Dr Tahnee Bridson
