This 2020 American Journal of Medicine article is titled, "Eliminate Mental Health Questions on Applications for Medical Licensure." In this commentary, the author addresses the following points:
- Why State Medical Boards Should Remove Mental Health Questions on Licensure Applications
- Lack of Connection Between Mental Disorders and Clinical Competence
- Misunderstanding About Mental Disorders and Definitional Terms
- The Problem of Institutional Policies
Lawson ND. Eliminate Mental Health Questions on Applications for Medical Licensure. Am J Med. 2020 Oct;133(10):1118-1119. doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2020.04.011. Epub 2020 May 19. PMID: 32442509.
