For more than 35 years, the Washington Physicians Health Program (WPHP) has been Washington’s trusted resource for restoring the health of medical professionals. Our program is designed to provide confidential, therapeutic support for health professionals facing mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and other medical conditions that could adversely impact safe practice. In some cases, brief assessment and referral to services are all that is needed to support health and put concerns at rest. In other cases, more help is needed and WPHP is ready to assist.
In the latest edition of the Washington Medical Commission’s newsletter, Dr. Chris Bundy, Executive Medical Director of WPHP, illustrates how WPHP and Physician Health Programs contribute to a stronger and safer healthcare system overall:
- Enhancing patient safety and care quality
- Mitigating physician burnout and supporting physician well-being
- Reducing professional liability risk & proven success in outcomes and recovery
- Strengthening workforce resilience and sustainability
- Providing confidential help and trusted advocacy
WPHP continues to earn consistently high ratings for program services and satisfaction from stakeholders and program participants. In fact, 92% of colleagues view WPHP as a valuable resource to the medical community, with 88% reporting they would refer a colleague in need to WPHP. Among program participants, 84% describe their WPHP experience as helpful with one in five reporting that WPHP saved their life.
Read the full article in the Washington Medical Commission newsletter
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