Free Resource Aging Physician Screening Evaluation Tool When developing an aging physician policy, consider a fitness to work evaluation in which physicians must undergo a physical and mental examination once they reach a certain age (as defined in your policy). Today's free resource is a sample screening tool that the physician conducting the fitness to work evaluation can use to assess the aging physician. It contains a combination of physical and mental tests. Read more.  Jane Adel is back...and better? Although dealing with a disruptive physician on your medical staff is not a pleasant experience, there are usually policies, bylaws, and other guidance you can use throughout the process. Physician leaders can feel comfortable knowing that they are following the guidelines and processes that were set in place by the medical staff/organization.
But what about the physician who has recently joined your medical staff, whom you know was a disruptive doctor at his or her previous organization, but seems to have changed and hasn’t caused an issue yet at your facility? What is the process for dealing with this physician? You will be hard-pressed to find a policy on “Physicians Who Have Not Given You Reason to Question Them, But Have a Questionable Past.” Read more.
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