The handbook of physician health : the essential guide to understanding the health care needs of physicians / edited by Larry S. Goldman, Michael Myers, Leah J. Dickstein.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Goldman, Larry S.

Myers, Michael.

Dickstein, Leah J., 1934-

American Medical Association.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Physicians--Health and hygiene--United States.

Physicians.

Physicians--Mental health--United States.

Physicians--Mental health.

Physicians--Health and hygiene.

United States.

Physician Impairment.

Physicians--psychology.

Medical Subjects:

Physician Impairment.

Physicians--psychology.

Physical Description:

v, 268 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

[Chicago, Ill.] : American Medical Association, [2000]

Summary:

The book focuses on helping readers better understand the health care needs of physicians, the barriers to getting appropriate care, and the ways to improve access and the care itself. The material covers what is known about problem areas generally but emphasizes what is unique to physicians. From the stress of residency to the affects of aging, the book serves as a reference on health issues faced in every stage of the physician life cycle.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1579470041

OCLC:

44005770