Because older physicians may experience declines in cognition, sensory abilities, and adherence to best practices, many organizations are adopting late career practitioner (LCP) programs to identify and manage physicians with compromised competence. This project investigates how these programs can be implemented to balance patient safety with other key values. Building on previous Greenwall research, we will (1) characterize 40 LCP policies, (2) interview 30 LCP program leaders about program design, (3) examine physician engagement through 9 focus groups, and 4) analyze normative issues.
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Late Career Practitioners: Balancing Patient Safety and Physician Autonomy
Thomas Gallagher, MD
University of Washington
University of Washington
Grant Type
Making a Difference
Grant Cycle
fall 2019
Duration
18 months
Amount
$300,215
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Andrew A. White et al., Ensuring Safe Practice by Late Career Physicians: Institutional Policies and Implementation Experiences, Annals of Internal Medicine, Oct 2024.
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Andrew A. White et al., Assessing and supporting late career practitioners: four key questions, The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety, Aug 2020.
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