Greg Skipper, MD, director of Professional Health Services at Promises Treatment Centers, has co-authored an article on physician impairment in the Journal of the American Medical Assn. (JAMA). JAMA, established in 1883, is among the most influential and prestigious peer-reviewed medical journals today. The article “Identification of Physician Impairment” explains that because alcohol, narcotic and seditive addiction are as common among physicians as the general population, safeguards such as physical examinations and random drug-testing of doctors are needed to protect patients. Dr. Skipper notes that in other high-risk industries, such as the airline industry, regulations have been put in place to protect the public. Medicine should be the same, the authors of the article say. Dr. Skipper’s co-authors include Julius Cuong Pham, MD, PhD, and Peter Pronovost, MD, PhD, both of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. “We are honored to have our work selected for publication in JAMA,” said Dr. Skipper. “Physicians are susceptible to drug and alcohol problems at similar rates as the general population, affecting about 1 out of every 10 individuals. If these issues can be identified and treated, we can help physicians continue practicing safely.” Greg Skipper, MD, has more than 30 years of experience shaping the professionals health movement. He is certified by the American Society of Addiction Medicine and the American Board of Addiction Medicine, and is a diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is also an educator, author and a sought-after speaker who has been interviewed by leading national television and radio shows. Categories: Featured, News and ResearchMay 2, 2013Post navigationPreviousPrevious post:Depression in Preschool Is RealNextNext post:DSM-V: Hoarding New Mental-Disorder DiagnosesRelated postsWhat is a Case Manager?October 12, 2020Coping With Anxiety During COVID-19June 30, 2020Recognizing Signs of Mental Illness in Your ChildJune 25, 2020Finding Ways Of Coping With Isolation During CoronavirusJune 10, 2020Depression Treatment Beyond Drugs: 10 Things It Can’t Hurt to TryJune 8, 20205 Questions About Alcohol Detox AnsweredJune 8, 2020