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Mass. hospitals will no longer ask doctors about their past mental health
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Mass. hospitals will no longer ask doctors about their past mental health
FromThe Common
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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Jan 25, 2024
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Podcast episode
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Hospitals and health insurance companies in Mass. have agreed to stop asking doctors about their addiction and mental health history. Instead, focus will be put on current, untreated medical issues. The goal is to reduce stigmas and barriers that may keep some physicians from seeking mental health and substance abuse treatment.
WBUR senior health reporter Priyanka Dayal McCluskey joins The Common to discuss the changing approach to mental health in the medical field.
Resources: If you or someone you care about is feeling suicidal or experiencing another mental health crisis, you can reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline via phone call or text. You can also be connected with a lifeline call center by calling Massachusetts 211.
Greater Boston’s daily podcast where news and culture meet.
WBUR senior health reporter Priyanka Dayal McCluskey joins The Common to discuss the changing approach to mental health in the medical field.
Resources: If you or someone you care about is feeling suicidal or experiencing another mental health crisis, you can reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline via phone call or text. You can also be connected with a lifeline call center by calling Massachusetts 211.
Greater Boston’s daily podcast where news and culture meet.
Released:
Jan 25, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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