There are a variety of circumstances and conditions that can cause a health professional to become impaired and compromise their ability to engage in patient care effectively and safely. When evaluating options to address impairment, it is important to be aware of state-specific guidance, which is discussed below. For additional information and resources, please refer to Curi’s Impaired Health Professionals Toolkit.
HOW DOES Kentucky ADDRESS AN IMPAIRED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL?
In Kentucky, physicians and physician assistants may face disciplinary action due to chronic alcoholism, addiction to controlled substances, or being unable to practice medicine according to acceptable and prevailing standards of care by reason of mental or physical…Are you a Curi member?
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