Why hospitals delay action on impaired physicians
The challenges in dealing effectively with this issue are compounded by multiple factors. These include an overall national shortage of physicians, particularly in rural communities, as well as being more prevalent in some specialties than others.
In addition, if an impaired physician has been a long-standing member and past leader of the medical staff, is responsible for a significant number of hospital admissions, has consistently participated in the institution’s annual fundraising …
Why hospitals delay action on impaired physicians
















