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What is the Queensland Doctors’ Health Programme?
QDHP is an organisation established by the Doctors’ Health in Queensland to assist colleagues who may be in difficulty. Our aim is to support doctors and medical students in Queensland to achieve optimal health and well-being throughout their careers.
Improving doctors’ health has benefits for the doctors themselves, their patients and the health care teams they work with. We understand the stressors of professional practice and the complexities of navigating training. Our service provides a helpline for advice and support plus education to improve understanding of doctors health and how to care for doctors as patients. We strongly advocate for physicians’ health and regularly collaborate with other organisations to support their work in the field of doctors’ health.
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DRS4DRS has been developed by the medical profession for the medical profession. Through our network of doctors’ health advisory and referral services, we offer an independent, safe, supportive and confidential service. DRS4DRS promotes the health and wellbeing of doctors and medical students across Australia. We’re here to help you find the support you need – online resources, education modules, referral services and importantly for wellbeing, we’ll help you find a GP. DrHS distributes the funding for doctors’ health services and if you would prefer to speak with a EAP service for counselling you can access the Converge International/DrHS line via the link below.
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Did you know that DHQ is a registered Charity? All donations over $2 are fully tax deductible and help us to support the health and wellbeing of Queensland's doctors and medical students. https://dhq.org.au/donate/
QMO is running the most amazing raffle for their upcoming concert (it will be drawn during the concert on 26th June). This raffle is to help them meet the cost of running of the concert, and to maximise the ticket sales to their charity Doctors' Health in Queensland....
Surge in doctors seeking help for own mental and physical health concerns
The Queensland Doctors' Health Programme helpline is receiving more calls from doctors about both physical and mental health concerns. Dr Jen Schafer says the number of doctors calling the service is "only the tip of the iceberg". Australian Medical Association of...
Doctors call for mental health help as patient demand rises
The number of people seeking GP appointments is on the rise, and doctors say they are burning out as they struggle to keep up with demand. Spike in calls to doctor helpline Support programs like the Queensland Doctors Health Program have noted a marked increase in...
Thank you to everyone who attended our DHQ Forum- The New Horizon on Friday 4th June 2021.
Here are a few take home points from our discussions: Peer connectedness is vital Remember the five F's 1. Food 2. Fitness – physical and emotional 3. Fun 4. Family – work-non-work balance 5. Football – make sure you...
DHQ farewells CEO Dr Fiona Hawthorne and welcomes Medical Director Dr Jennifer Schafer
A wonderful evening of sad farewells and welcoming celebrations held at Hunstanton on Friday 28th May 2021.
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Only a few days remain to contribute to an incredibly important survey for our IMGs.
AMA Queensland’s anonymous survey for international medical graduates (IMGs) closes at midnight Monday 3 October: https://qld.ama.com.au/IMGsurvey
"So they've been working under increased pressures for the last few years at this point, and that's starting to really have an impact on their mental health and wellbeing and their safety, as well as the safety of patients."
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-26/amaq-union-survey-reveals-junior-doctors-fatigued-worried/101468680?utm_source=abc_news_web&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=linked-in
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The Emerging Leader Program is to support the next generation of doctors (PGY1-PGY8+) to transition effectively into their roles in different health services and other specialty and practice settings. Places are discounted to AMA members in all states.
https://amavic.com.au/careers-advice/emerging-leader-program
The 2022 Resident Hospital Health Check Survey results are now available: https://qld.ama.com.au/advocacy/resident-hospital-health-check
Doctors' Health in Queensland provides free and confidential support to all QLD-based doctors and medical students. Call us on 07 3833 4352.
Today we kick off our final week of SELF-CARE SEPTEMBER! 💛
With the release of the results from the Resident Hospital Health Check survey and tomorrow's @qldhealth Workforce Summit, we encourage you to share your wish list of ways your workplace could better support you.🧠
DHASWA is seeking volunteers hospital junior doctors and GP regs to test a program to build resilience ⭐
Please email the DHASWA Manager manager@dhaswa.com.au for further information
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Start small and grow big. There is power in these small steps. They are the foundations of conversations and professional relationships that can then support the navigation of bigger, more challenging conversations that are done well and are productive.
https://amavic.com.au/news---resources/stethoscope/leadership-insight-the-power-of-the-check-in-an-essential-leadership-skill-at-any-career-stage
Fantastic speakers on a vast range of doctors' & medical student health and wellbeing topics. Looking forward to the ADHC!
Snapshot Day 1: NZ Dr Fiona Moir, Ms Sharee Johnson, @mindfullmedic, Dr Jan Orman - covering acting on bullying, to impacts of personal development for docs, to establishing a Chief Wellness Officer program & the impact of the @blackdoginst TEN program
https://adhc.doctorshealthsa.com.au/program/