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Akron Physician Wellness Initiative

Frequently Asked Questions

ELIGIBILITY & ACCESS

How do I know if I am eligible for your services?

Can my spouse, partner, child or other family member use APWI?

Do you offer telehealth visits?

Do you take insurance?

Will I be billed for services?

What if I am in crisis after hours? Is there on-call coverage?

I'm a provider myself. How do I make time for appointments during the day?

How can I refer a colleague to APWI?

How is this program different from an EAP (Employee Assistance Program)?

PRIVACY & CONFIDENTIALITY

Will I have to report my treatment to the medical or nursing board?

Will my employer or training program find out I am coming to APWI?

How are your clinical records kept?

What if another person that I work with or am friends with is also coming to APWI?

What if I run into my APWI provider in another context, such as at the hospital?

TREATMENT

How are prescriptions through APWI managed?

How does individual psychotherapy work?

What is the most effective form of psychotherapy?

Can I only talk about work-related stressors?

What kinds of things can APWI help me with?

Are there any concerns or conditions that APWI cannot treat?

Can seeking treatment be seen as a sign of impairment?

I'm still skeptical. Why would talking about my problems help anything?

What if the provider I'm working with does not feel like a good fit?

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