CPH – Physician Health

PHYSICIAN ADVOCACY

Committee for Physician Health

The Physician Health Program for New York State The Committee for Physician Health, founded in 1974, is a division of the Medical Society of the State of New York. CPH provides non-disciplinary, confidential assistance to physicians, residents, medical students, and physician’s assistants experiencing problems from stress and difficult adjustment, emotional, substance abuse and other psychiatric disorders, including psychiatric problems that may arise as a result of medical illness.

CPH provides support and referrals to those participating in the program, but also to those calling in with concerns about physicians including healthcare coworkers, colleagues, and family members. We recommend evaluation, treatment and/or other assistance to our participants, and monitor for progress in recovery from illness. In this way, we can also provide strong advocacy on behalf of the participant to continue their practice as a physician or physician-in-training.

We provide education to the medical community as well as other communities on recognition of stress, burnout and illness in physicians, options for prevention or reduction and outreach to physician groups on our services. Importantly, we instill hope in the lives of our clients, that recognition and treatment for stress and illness is desirable, helpful, and can route the person back to optimum health as an individual and as a physician.

The mission of the Committee for Physician Health is to promote quality medical care by offering non-disciplinary confidential assistance to physicians, residents, medical students and physician assistants suffering from substance use disorder and other psychiatric disorders. The Committee monitors the treatment and compliance of program participants and provides advocacy and support as well as outreach activities, including prevention and education.

COMMITTEE FOR PHYSICIAN HEALTH VALUES STATEMENT
As we carry out the mission and pursue the vision of CPH, we will…

• Instill hope in the lives of our clients.
• Communicate to affirm and improve performance.
• Take pride in our work as we continuously enhance our quality.
• Create a team environment which fosters professional empowerment
• Encourage creativity by first asking how can we improve CPH systems.
• Actively listen to others and demonstrate respect for their contributions.

HOW TO MAKE A DONATION

MSSNY maintains a foundation through which individuals may make a charitable donation to the Committee for Physician Health. Donations are tax deductible and can be made by anyone interested in helping to contribute to the mission of CPH.

Terrance Bedient, CHE is available to discuss any questions you have related to your contribution to CPH. Call (518) 436-4723 or in New York State (800) 338-1833.

Download the CPH donation form

CPH will promptly respond in acknowledgement to your contribution.

Thank you for your contribution supporting the health of physicians, physician assistants, residents and medical students in New York State.

• A Surgeon’s Struggle with Mental Health
• Alanon / Alateen Home Page
• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Eating Addictions Anonymous
• Gamblers Anonymous

• www.gam-anon
• Narcotics Anonymous
• Nicotine Anonymous
• Overeaters Anonymous
• Caduceus/IDAA – call (800) 338-1833
  or (518) 436-4723