Physician Wellness and Impairment

The WSMA supports the Washington Physicians Health Program and continues to provide input and assistance to the program as appropriate. (PA Rpt D, '88) (Reaffirmed A-23)

The WSMA supports programs and services to help identify and assist physicians, physician assistants, resident physicians, and medical students in Washington state who are suffering symptoms of depression and burnout (Res B-3, ’19)

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Abbreviations for House of Delegates report origination:

EC – Executive Committee; BT – Board of Trustees; CPA – Council on Professional Affairs; JC – Judicial Council; CHS – Community and Health Services