Stigma, Shame, and Recovery in Physician Health Programs

Expert Q&A with Chris Bundy, MD, MPH, FSPHP Chief Medical Officer & WPHP Executive Medical Director.

From The Caralat Addiction Treatment Report

In this article, Dr. Bundy explores:

  • How stigma affects physicians with addiction differently than the general population. 
  • Strategies to build trust and reduce shame with physicians resisting treatment. 
  • Research about the strong outcomes of physician health programs. 
  • Ways healthcare institutions, employers, and colleagues can support physicians who may be struggling. 

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Stigma, Shame, and Recovery in Physician Health Programs

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