Doctors Treating Doctors webinar

Watch the recording of expert panellists who explore the unique privileges, challenges and considerations of when physicians treat other physicians

Explore the unique privileges, challenges and considerations of when physicians treat other physicians.

Do you treat other physicians in your practice? Do you have questions about some of the distinct challenges and rewards of working with physicians as your patients?

These questions and more were answered and more during the PHP webinar hosted on Sept. 21.

The Ontario Medical Association Physician Health Program, the OMA Sections on Primary Care Mental Health, Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine, along with the Ontario Psychiatric Association, partnered to present an overview of their experiences working with and supporting physicians.

The event was moderated by OMA PHP leaders, Medical Director, Dr. Jon Novick and Director of Clinical Services, Ted Bober.

Key topics

Substance use disorders in safety-sensitive workers
Personal reflections on seeking help as a physician
Unique considerations when treating a physician
Providing psychotherapy to physicians and physician couples
OMA-PHP and OPA programs and services

Featured panellists

Dr. Angela Ho, president, Ontario Psychiatric Association
Dr. Lisa Lefebvre, associate medical director (PHP)
Dr. Michael Paré, past section chair and chair, Education Committee, Section on Primary Care Mental Health (OMA)
Dr. Renata Villela, chair, Section on Psychiatry (OMA)
Dr. Samanta Wallenius, associate medical director (PHP)
Dr. Nicola Yang, chair, Section on Primary Care Mental Health (OMA)