How are physician-patients like other patients... and how are they different? In a comprehensive manner, well referenced and using plenty of case examples, Drs. Gabbard and Myers tackle this question head on. This text will become a valuable, if not essential, resource to every clinician who wishes to understand the needs of their physician-patient and the cultural context in which their problems arise. Michael Kaufmann, M.D., Director, Physician Health Program, Ontario Medical Association The Physician as Patient in 12 chapters is superb, complete, concise, and easy to read and to apply. All health professionals should keep it handy for ongoing self and other referral, and insights into psychiatrically ill physicians. Detailed diverse patient examples include recognition of sex, gender, age, cultural, racial, ethnic, spiritual and relational factors important for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. Leah J. Dickstein, M.D.M.S., Professor Emerita, University of Louisville, Department of Psychiatry