They are committed both personally and professionally to the best interests of the physician. Once you have taken one of these steps, your personal responsibility and involvement is probably concluded. You may be reassured to know, however, that California has many excellent resources for the impaired physician. An employee benefit available to UCSF staff and their families, offering assistance for a broad range of personal problems. Families, as well as faculty or staff, can call for consultations.
Services are totally confidential.
An answering machine will record messages at other times. A program administered by the Medical Board of California to monitor the recovery of impaired physicians. A confidential telephone service of the California Medical Association, for physicians and family members who request help with alcoholism, drug dependence or mental illness within their families. Self-help groups for alcoholics, held in many locations throughout the week. Support groups for the families of alcoholics and the teenage children of alcoholics.