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Beloved doctor dies in physician health program. Her husband wants to know why. →

Shawn C. Kelley, M.D., died by suicide under the care of Washington State Physicians Health Program. She was referred to the WPHP based on one unsubstantiated allegation unrelated to patient care. Her husband shares his thoughts and experiences about the program tasked with protecting his wife—and he appeals for a more objective and transparent process for helping vulnerable physicians.

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Doctors fear PHPs—why physicians won’t ask for help →

Physician Health Programs Harm Doctors

Watch TV special investigation on Physician Health Programs

SEGMENT #1—Doctors fear controversial program made to help them 

SEGMENT #2 in series—Doctor left destitute after seeking help from physician health program

Many say a controversial program designed to help doctors with mental health issues is out of control,

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