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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 their network of doctors’ health advisory and referral services, they offer an independent, safe, supportive and confidential service. DRS4DRS promotes the health and wellbeing of doctors and medical students across Australia. They’re here to help you find the support you need – online resources, education modules, referral services and importantly for wellbeing, 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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Happy Birthday @HandnHandAU
Thank you for three years of providing health professional peer support!
Today is our 3rd birthday!🎉
Our founder @Tahnee_Bridson wrote a letter to the Hand-n-Hand community on this special day, to look back on the success we’ve achieved, and look forward to all the exciting development to come.
Read the letter here: https://www.handnhand.org.au/post/dr-tahnee-bridson-hand-n-hand-3rd-anniversary
Today is the UN International Day of Happiness. We can create a happier & kinder world together by adopting simple, daily practices.
This year’s theme: ‘Be Mindful. Be Grateful. Be Kind’
To hear about inspiring stories in medicine, join our June Forum.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/doctors-unmasked-being-human-in-medicine-tickets-539828390247
March 30th is National Doctors Day.
We strongly encourage all drs to have a regular GP and hope to expand our directory for drs who care for drs. Contact us if you are interested in drs' health and wish on our directory or become a volunteer.
https://dhq.org.au/directory/
"Doctors themselves … have tried through advocacy to change the behaviour of health authorities. But those calls have really fallen on deaf ears."
https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2023-03-16/junior-doctors-pursue-multiple-class-actions-work-overtime-free/102067518?fbclid=IwAR2JkPRQJ29W5zdPOXZSBvSIRJsTJAm5EszX8TPV1oDZR6OHx7RmE_Id9NA
Medical students across the nation have their say on the future of general practice
Australia is experiencing a GP shortfall, but our future doctors hold the answer to attracting more doctors to take up general practice. Today GPSN released the results of our Medical Student Pulse Survey.
https://gpsn.org.au/2023/03/14/medical-students-across-the-nation-have-their-say-on-the-future-of-general-practice/
Tomorrow is the start of ACEM Wellness Week 2023.
Check out these great wellness activities to promote wellbeing in your department.
https://acem.org.au/getmedia/fb3024b5-4133-4c1a-b470-87b5fd9fc726/Wellness-Week-2023-Suggested-Activities
Access the #ACEMWellnessWeek 2023 toolkit now!
http://acem.org.au/wellnessweek2023
Use the toolkit to plan and promote your Wellness Week activities throughout your department. 💚
Today is International Women's Day.
Imagine a gender-equal world, free of bias, stereotypes, & discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, & inclusive. Where difference is valued & celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality. Collectively we can all #EmbraceEquity.
Save the date! 🗓️💚
#ACEMWellnessWeek 2023 will run from 14 - 20 May.
Stay tuned for more information, including your Wellness Week toolbox to assist with planning activities throughout the week.
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Every surgeon can speak up for a culture of respect, with dedicated training provided in RACS Operating with Respect (face to face) course, and follow-up support accessible through the Speak Up app.
For more information - https://bit.ly/3m9xXSw