The primary law governing FFDEs is the Americans With Disabilities Act ("ADA"). To many physicians' surprise, you DO NOT have to have a disability or the alleged impairment to be covered.
I am one of those "victims of the system" The Washington PHP counselor had an A.A. degree and concluded incorrectly that I was an alcoholic. I was told to spend 90 days at the Farley institute. I objected because it was too far from home. I ended up at Springbrook a facility in Oregon. I have never been subjected before to the emotional abuse and "blaming"I received. I lost my license despite the fact that the Washington State Medical Board vacated my charges . They were ordered to publicly exonerate me. The never did. I lost my career.
I am one of those "victims of the system" The Washington PHP counselor had an A.A. degree and concluded incorrectly that I was an alcoholic. I was told to spend 90 days at the Farley institute. I objected because it was too far from home. I ended up at Springbrook a facility in Oregon. I have never been subjected before to the emotional abuse and "blaming"I received. I lost my license despite the fact that the Washington State Medical Board vacated my charges . They were ordered to publicly exonerate me. The never did. I lost my career.