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Hidden Risk: Clinician Substance Use

Longitudinal Swedish study finds physicians and nurses reporting problem drinking or illicit drug use had about twice the risk of rating their care as poor 1 year later

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  • Kerri Miller

  • March 5, 2026

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Hidden Risk: Clinician Substance Use

  • by Kerri Miller

  • March 5, 2026

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