Acharya, YogeshGupta, AanchalAcharya, BhawanaKarki, PriyankaRao, MV RaghavendraArja, Sateesh2019-11-162019-11-162017-04Acharya Yogesh, Gupta Aanchal, Acharya Bhawana, Karki Priyanka, Rao MV Raghavendra, Arja Sateesh. Physician Impairment: Exploring the Health Issues and Determinants. International Archives of BioMedical and Clinical Research. 2017 Apr-Jun; 3(2): 1-62454-98942454-9886http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/184093Physician impairment is a critical issue in health care setting. Physicians have an exaggerated risk of psychosocial problems. The most common psychiatric problems in the physician can be isolated psychiatric conditions or substance abuse. Physician impairment due to psychosocial problems, substance abuse, burnout or accidental health care hazards can result in adverse personal, social and professional consequences. Due to the nature of the work, physician impairment can result in significant compromise in patients’ health. It is absolute necessary to have a definitive set of programs within each health care facility to target physician impairment preserving the functionality and optimal health output of health care provider and the receiver.Physician impairmentPsychosocial problemsAccidental hazardspublic healthJournal ArticleIndiaAssistant Professor Research Director, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine. Avalon University School of Medicine, Sta. Rosaweg 122-124, Willemstad, Curacao, Netherland AntillesAmity Institute of Biotechnology, Department of Biotechnology, Uttar Pradesh, India.VHA home health care, Child and family health department, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaNobel Medical College and Hospital, Department of oral health and hygiene, Biratnagar, NepalAvalon University School of Medicine, Willemstad, Curacao.Avalon University School of Medicine, Willemstad, Curacao.