What type of issues does the Health Professionals Services Program address?

The Health Professionals Services Program (HPSP) is specifically designed to assist healthcare professionals who may be struggling with issues related to substance abuse or mental health disorders that could impair their ability to practice safely and competently. The program aims to protect the public by ensuring that health professionals are able to practice with the necessary skill and safety required to provide optimal patient care. This encompasses monitoring health professionals, providing support and rehabilitation, and facilitating their return to practice when they are deemed fit to do so.

In this context, the other choices do not align with the primary focus of the HPSP. Financial disputes, regulatory compliance related to pharmacies, and inventory management are areas that fall outside the scope of this program, which is centered on maintaining the integrity and safety of healthcare practice through the support of professionals facing health-related challenges.