In November of 2014 voters in California voted against making it mandatory for doctors to undergo drug testing. None of us want to believe that our MD might be drinking too much or taking drugs, but then none of us would want a doctor who was drinking or taking drugs! There is a lot of data showing that doctors and nurses are especially vulnerable to these problems. In fact, it might surprise you to know that 11% of medical students contemplate suicide!
What's going on? Is this because of personal problems, pressure from training, peer pressure, or from a dysfunctional family life. It could be any of these factors! To learn more about Dr. Len's experience in medical training, click here.
