Survey finds more surgeons are abusing alcohol
Filed under: Ethics, Hospital Management, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
A new study offers a disturbing glimpse into how many surgeons are abusing alcohol — and the effects that may have on their patients. Read more
10 hospitals now offer special addiction residencies
Filed under: Communication, Health care/Treatment trends, Hospital Management, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Patient/Client Communication
Growing interest in treating addiction as a medical issue, not a mental health issue, is behind the new program. Read more
Nurse caught sucking used Fentanyl patches — out of the medical waste bin
Filed under: Ethics, Healthcare Human Resources and Staffing News, Healthcare Legal & Compliance, Special Report

Who knew drug addiction could turn into an environmental crime? Read more
New program IDs potential addicts sooner — and with less awkwardness
Filed under: Communication, Health care/Treatment trends, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Patient/Client Communication
Getting patients to answer honestly if they are abusing drugs or alcohol isn’t easy. A new program helps. Read more
More doctors advising patients to turn on, tune in and drop out
Filed under: Health care/Treatment trends, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
A popular recreational drug from the 60s is making a comeback as a legitimate pharmaceutical. Read more
Staffer steals Fentanyl, infects patients with Hep C
Filed under: Ethics, Fraud & Waste, Healthcare Human Resources and Staffing News, Healthcare Legal & Compliance, Hospital Management, Practice Management, Special Report

Stoned staffers roaming the halls present more than just the obvious risks to patients. Read more
