Experiences of Physicians Investigated for Professionalism Concerns: a Narrative Review.

Growing attention is being paid to physician health and behavior, including the occurrence of mental health issues and burnout in medical providers, physician impairment, and alleged disruptive behavior in physicians. In any of these areas, a physician may become the subject of an investigation. Studying the experience of investigated physicians is important to identify and mitigate any potential adverse personal and practice impacts, which in turn can hinder patient care.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Medical Learners and Physicians and a Potentially Helpful Educational Tool.

Purpose: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by functionally impairing levels of inattention and/or hyperactive-impulsive behavior. It affects 3% to 5% of adults. This perspective piece aims to highlight the occurrence of ADHD in medical learners and physicians, including its reported prevalence in these groups, why reported rates may reflect underestimates, consequences of untreated symptoms, and a potentially helpful innovative educational tool to assist these individuals with a critical aspect of medical training and practice.