Abstract
Physicians and health professionals are a vital component in preserving the integrity of competition and the core principles of true sport. When treating an athlete, health professionals need to be cognizant of the anti-doping rules of the relevant sport organization. This review aims to provide an overview of the World Anti-Doping Agency Prohibited List, Therapeutic Use Exemptions, roles and responsibilities of the health professional, as well as provide resources that will guide their work with athletes.
MeSH terms
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Athletes*
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Athletic Performance / legislation & jurisprudence
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Doping in Sports / ethics
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Doping in Sports / legislation & jurisprudence*
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Doping in Sports / prevention & control
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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
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Humans
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International Agencies
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Performance-Enhancing Substances / analysis*
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Physician's Role*
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Practice Guidelines as Topic
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Sports / ethics
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Sports / legislation & jurisprudence*
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Substance Abuse Detection / legislation & jurisprudence*
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Substance Abuse Detection / methods
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United States
Substances
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Performance-Enhancing Substances