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Physician Wellness Program (PWP) A Proposal

Physician Wellness Program (PWP) A Proposal. Other County Medical Society Successes. Eugene, OR (43 months) Used by 8% of the Society’s members 250 appointments Portland, OR (12 months) 70 appointments 23 physician clients. Why a PWP?.

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Physician Wellness Program (PWP) A Proposal

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  1. Physician Wellness Program (PWP)A Proposal

  2. Other County Medical Society Successes Eugene, OR (43 months) • Used by 8% of the Society’s members • 250 appointments Portland, OR (12 months) • 70 appointments • 23 physician clients

  3. Why a PWP? • Physicians are unwilling to seek counseling from conventional sources Concerns: • Anonymity • Licensing / credentialing reporting and trackingrequirements. • Over 50% of American physicians report symptoms of burnout.

  4. The Framework • The program is developed for, and sanctioned by, physicians. • 24/7 phone line. • Sessions are confidential. • No-cost sessions are available up to an established limit. • Appointments are quickly accessible at the convenience of the physician. • The program is separate and independent of 3rdparties.

  5. The Framework • Location, location, location. • Minimal paper records. • Counseling sessions are not reportable to licensing boards, under most circumstances. • Established protocols for assisting impaired physicians.

  6. Next Steps • Recommend Executive Board develop a PWP. • Create PWP steering committee. • Raise funds. • Promote, promote, promote.

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