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Program Highlights

WPHP’s confidential support and exceptional outcomes provide reassurance of safe practice and promote workforce sustainability.

Our Process

Healthcare professionals are important guardians of their patients’ health, but are often hesitant to seek help for their colleagues or themselves. WPHP is Washington’s trusted resource for restoring the health of medical professionals. Play the Prezi below to explore our process.

Who We Serve

WPHP provides services to physicians, physician assistants, dentists, and veterinarians, as well as students and residents of these professions. Active licensure is not a requirement for participation.

Licensees served

  • Doctor of Allopathic Medicine (MD)
  • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
  • Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD)
  • Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
  • Physician Assistant (PA)

Conditions

WPHP assists healthcare professionals with any health condition that may affect safe clinical practice.

Substance Use Disorders

Examples:

  • Alcohol
  • Opioids
  • Cannabis
  • Prescription Misuse
  • Substance Misuse

Mental Health Disorders

Examples:

  • Mood Disorders (unipolar and bipolar)
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Psychosis
  • Attention Deficit Disorder
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Suicidal Ideation & Attempts

 

Non-Psychiatric Health Conditions

Examples:

  • Unstable Diabetes
  • Chronic Pain
  • Autoimmune Disorders

Neurologic and Cognitive Disorders

Examples:

  • Parkinson’s Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Seizure Disorders
  • Neurocognitive Disorders

Workplace Situations

Examples:

  • Changes in behavior (irritability, disruptive behavior, loss of attentiveness)
  • Learning challenges
  • Medical leaves of absence
  • Extended leaves of absence

WPHP Works

The benefits of WPHP extend beyond addressing illness. Healthy doctors means having better care, decreased medical errors, increased patient satisfaction, lower malpractice rates, and better treatment outcomes overall.

84 %

Colleagues report that WPHP is a valuable resource to the medical community

81 %

Colleagues who would refer another colleague to WPHP

87 %

Participants who receive help without ever being known to their regulator

90 %

Participants report being treated with courtesy and respect by WPHP

88 %

Participants report needing and benefiting from WPHP advocacy

87 %

Participants who are working in their field at program completion

85 %

Participants with substance use disorder with no return to use at 5 years

85 %

Participants who describe their WPHP experience as helpful or lifesaving

89 %

Participants report health condition/illness improvement

Let’s get Started

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