Symp 3 - The Life of Brian

Question 1

what are Predicting Factors for Substance Misuse in Medics?

Answer 1

Personality

Exposure

Stress

Culture

Question 2

Medics often present ____ and in advanced stages of their __________

Answer 2

late

dependency

Question 3

is other relatives suffering form dependencies a genetic risk factor?

Answer 3

yes

Question 4

Many Pathways in Recovery - what are they?

Answer 4

AA

British Doctors and Dentists Group (AA,NA,CA)

International Doctors AA (AA,NA, CA) IDAA

SMART Recovery

Medical Treatment eg REHAB

Having options is essential

Question 5

what is BDDG?

Answer 5

Assertive linkage to AA

Assist with Doctor/Dentist ‘ego-deflation’ and their ‘personality traits’. Brian’s perfectionism

GMC navigation/DVLA/Education/Employment

Linkage to Medical Charities/Government Benefits

Advice on treatment options

Family therapy and conventions