After a year of looking for a general/vascular surgeon, the physician recruiting department (reporting to human resources) has signed, sealed, and delivered a candidate: Dr. Star. They inform the medical staff services department (MSSD) (reporting to the chief medical officer [CMO]) that this...
This month, we discuss the 800-pound gorilla in the room: the impaired and uncooperative practitioner. We also speak to disruptive behavior issues that may affect impairment and regulatory reporting requirements.
