The Fundamentals of Impairment-Part 1
Series: Troubled Doctors: Addiction and Depression in Medicine
From: KUOW
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Piece Description
Dr. N spent 10 years battling alcoholism and an addiction to the anesthesia drug Fentanyl. The Seattle doctor found help and recovery through the Washington Physician's Health Program. The non?profit program works to reach out and educate healthcare workers about the signs of addiction and depression. In part one of our series we'll hear N's story and learn about the confidential program designed to help healthcare workers in need.
Broadcast History
Aired May 6-7-8 2008
Transcript
Murphy/ Part 1
Troubled Doctors: Addiction and Depression in Medicine
Airdate May 6, 2008
Lead:
Drug and alcohol addiction can be devastating. Healthcare workers are particularly vulnerable because of job stress and easy access to medications.
?I got what you call addiction in the fast lane when I was using the IV opioids, just beginning to use them to being really sick in just about six months, and being hopelessly addicted.?
This Seattle doctor was an anesthesiologist until his drug problems derailed a promising career. He was able to get back on track with the help of an innovative nonprofit called the Washington Physician?s Health Program.
KUOW reporter Patricia Murphy has the first of a three part series on physicians suffering from addiction and depression.
We?ll call him Doctor N. Today he?s a chronic pain physician in recovery, but early into his...
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