Treatment outcomes of impaired physicians in Oklahoma

Smith, P.C.; Smith, J.D.

Journal of the Oklahoma State Medical Association 84(12): 599-603

1991


ISSN/ISBN: 0030-1876
PMID: 1666649
Document Number: 367982
Data on one hundred twenty impaired physicians were analyzed to determine treatment outcomes from three differing types of chemical dependency treatment. The data showed that long-term (three to four months) treatment geared specifically to health care professionals was the most effective treatment modality, showing higher rates of favorable treatment outcomes measured by abstinence from alcohol and other drugs.

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