Forensic Nursing Chronicles

Alcohol Abuse is often noted to be a problem with healthcare providers. The responsibilities that accompany caring for the health and well being of patients is a contributing factor. Blend this with the human factor of constant potential for error, often healthcare professionals self medicate with alcohol to cope. What begins as a drink after work with friends sometimes leads to drinking before and sometimes after work to deal with the stress. It is imperative that employers of healthcare professionals do not judge but protect both the patient and the health care professional.

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