Resources

• Impact Report
  
  
• FAQ

If you have questions regarding the Physicians' Health Program's services, or resources, please contact us. For your convenience, we have made a FAQ document readily available for you.

Specific areas covered within our frequently asked questions resource include:

• How large of a problem is chemical dependency among physicians, and how long does it usually take physicians to recover?
• What kinds of problems will the PHP accept, and can we be sued for reporting a physician?
• What are the benefits of the PHP and is there any cost?
• If a person is referred to the PHP, does this threaten his or her license?
• Is the PHP affiliated with the State Board of Medicine and how does the PHP work with the board?
• Why should we have a Medical Staff Health Committee and who should be on the committee?
• Because of the need for confidentiality, how will committees know the status of a physician in the program?
• How can the Employee Assistance Program best relate to the Medical Staff Health Committee and the PHP?

• PHP Update Newsletter 
  
  
• Posters
  
  
• The PHP follows the principles of the American Society of Addiction Medicine.
  
  
• The PHP is a member of the national Federation of State Physician Health Programs and observes that body's guidelines.
  
  
• The PHP is endorsed by the Pennsylvania Psychiatric Society
  
  
• International Doctors in Alcoholics Anonymous
  
  
• Alcoholics Anonymous
  
  
• Narcotics Anonymous
  
  
• Al-Anon/Alateen
  
  
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
  
  
• Pennsylvania Help/Crisis intervention Hotlines (listed by County)
  
  
• National Suicide Prevention Hotline - call (800) 273-TALK (8255)
  
  
• American Medical Student Association
  
  
• Suicide and Depression Awareness guide for students
  
  
• Burnout
  
  
• Crisis Resources 
  
  
• Release of Information Form
  
  
• Application for Participant Fee Scholarship
  
  
• Discharge Information Form
  
  
• Affinity Login