GeorgeDBusseyMD

Addiction, Forensic Psychiatry, Hospice & Palliative Medicine, Psychopharmacology

George D. Bussey, MD, Inc.

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Office
27 Kalaka Pl
Kailua, HI 96734
Phone+1 808-260-8853

Fax+1 910-715-1926

Dr. George Bussey is a psychiatrist based in Kailua, HI, specializing in addiction, forensic psychiatry, hospice and palliative medicine, and psychopharmacology. He completed his psychiatry residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and holds a law degree from William S. Richardson School of Law, University of Hawaii. In the past he was an Assistant Professor at the University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and has held various leadership roles, including Chief Medical Officer at Hawaii Medical Service Association, Chief Medical Officer for HCA/HealthOne in Denver, Colorado, and Chief Medical Officer for FirstHealth of the Carolinas in Pinehurst, NC. Dr. Bussey has published works on topics such as informed consent and depression, and is recognized with several academic awards. His expertise extends to forensic psychiatry, health policy, and healthcare quality indicators.

Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Psychiatry, 1979 - 1981
Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolInternship, Transitional Year, 1978 - 1979
University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemResidency, Family Medicine, 1977 - 1977
Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolClass of 1977
University of DenverBA
University of ColoradoBachelors, Pre-med
William S. Richardson School of Law, University of HawaiiJD
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Public HealthMHA, Health Policy and Administration

West Publishing Award for Outstanding Scholastic Achievement
Michael P. Porter Dean's Scholastic Award
American Jurisprudence Awards: Constitutional Law I, Constitutional Law II, and Wills and Trusts
Scholar's Program University of Denver
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Journal Articles

Good News About Depression, Book Review
Bussey GD, Hawaii Medical Journal,, 6/1/1987
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Bussey GD, Hawaii Medical Journal,, 7/1/1983

Abstracts/Posters

Mental "Stress" Claims and Worker's Compensation: The Problems and Suggestions for Change
Bussey GD, FED'N. INS. CORP. COUNS. Q, 1/1/1999
Keomaka v. Zakaib: The Physician's Affirmative Duty to Protect Patient Autonomy Through the Process of Informed Consent
Bussey GD, U. HAW. L. REV, 1/1/1992