The Physician as Patient MEDICINE Patient suicides account for the

Patient suicides account for the greatest number of malpractice suits field against psychiatrists and for the greatest number of settlements and verdicts covered by professional liability insurers

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With no "right" answers and the spotlight on their patient interview techniques

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woven together with clinical illustrations and vignettes

The Physician as Patient MEDICINE Patient suicides account for theBecause physicians are shaped by the expectations and responsibilities of their profession and are especially susceptible to stress and illness, professionals treating them need to be attuned to a host of demands and considerations not applicable to other patients. The Physician as Patient meets that need by combining the perspectives of two seasoned psychiatrists who have been assessing and treating physicians for more than 30 years. Drs. Myers and