Can a doctor lose his license to practice medicine if he seeks help for depression and suicidal thoughts?

Question

Can a doctor lose his license to practice medicine if he seeks help for depression and suicidal thoughts?

Answer 1

Didn't you post something similar to this a while ago? This one does make more sense though.  I do not believe he can get his license taken away for that.  It has nothing to do with his job.

Answer 2

If that doctor is not capable of doing their job properly no longer, then indeed, the medical board can take the license to practice

Answer 3

It was tried many years ago in a few states. In the US the local sate is the licensing authority. It failed each time and it does not happen anymore. They would much rather have a M.D. get treatment for a problem then hide the problem and mistreat patients.  

Answer 4

Not likely, but it depends on the state's laws governing medicine.  Doctors are people too and when they are seen as patients by other doctors are protected by confidentiality.

Answer 5

No. He would have to breech specific rules of conduct or professionalism to be brought up for a license review