The Organizational Impact of Impaired Health Care Executives or Physicians: A Review and Recommendations

Abstract

The negative impact of an impaired health care executive or physician on an organization can be significant. This article reviews the literature on impaired health care executives and physicians. Case studies are provided, and recommendations are made for boards of directors, senior management, executive coaches, and employee assistance professionals to consider when faced with impaired leaders or professionals.

KEYWORDS:

• health care executives
• impaired physicians
• leadership
• organizational psychology