Alcoholism not uncommon among surgeons Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:16:18 -0800 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - About 15 percent of surgeons have alcohol abuse or dependency problems, a rate that is somewhat higher than the rest of the population, according to a new survey. The researchers also found that surgeons who showed signs of alcoholism were 45 percent more likely to admit that they had a major medical error in the past three months. "Surgery is a stressful business ... Study: 1-of-6 U.S.surgeons abuse alcohol Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:03:06 -0800 CHICAGO, Feb. 22 (UPI) -- More than 15 percent of U.S. surgeons in an anonymous survey self-reported disorders consistent with alcohol abuse or dependence, researchers said. 15% of U.S. Surgeons Report Drinking Problems in Survey Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:47:26 -0800 Title: 15% of U.S. Surgeons Report Drinking Problems in Survey Category: Health News Created: 2/20/2012 6:06:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 2/21/2012 More surgeons than you think struggle with alcoholism Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:01:23 -0800 About 15 percent of surgeons have alcohol abuse or dependency problems, a rate that is somewhat higher than the rest of the population, according to a new survey. Alcohol problems not uncommon among surgeons: Study Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:44:45 -0800 (REUTERS) - About 15 per cent of surgeons have alcohol abuse or dependency problems, a rate that is somewhat higher than the general population, according to a US study. |
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