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[Health surveillance of health care workers suffering from neurological, psychiatric or behavioural disorders].
Health care workers (HCWs) suffering from psychiatric or neurological disorders, alcohol or drug addiction, may pose a risk for the health and safety of patients. The occupational health specialist charged of medical surveillance of hospital workers (the so-called "Competent Physician") often needs to recognize functional impairment in HCWs. ⋯ Critical key-points are identified, and suggestions for management of functionally impaired HCWs are given.