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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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For doctors and medical students only – Independent and Confidential advice
THIS IS NOT AN EMERGENCY SERVICE
FOR ANY EMERGENCY PLEASE CALL 000
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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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.
DHQ Celebrates 31 Years
Doctors’ Health in Queensland’s service arm board chair Ross Phillipson led the charge in acknowledging the honourable work the organisation has done for the medical community since it first began operations more than 31 years ago. Along with formally announcing the...
DHQ in the News!
Listen to our DHQ radio segment that aired on Friday PM on ABC NQ Radio Drive - our piece is at 2:06:35 https://www.abc.net.au/radio/northqld/programs/north-qld-drive/drive/12561362 The online story is...
Research on Doctors’ Mental Health
Written by Dr Ross Phillipson Research has shown that the majority of doctors generally enjoy good physical health. However, there has been concern expressed over many years that the mental health of doctors is not as high as it should be. Sadly, the suicide rate...
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Serendipity 'Finding something good without looking for it" by Michael Bain.
A portrait of Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM in the Brisbane Portrait Prize finalists 2021.
https://www.brisbaneportraitprize.org/2021-finalists/serendipity-finding-something-good-without-looking-for-it-by-michael-bain/
Mental Health Australia are seeking to understand how the pandemic has affected healthcare professionals, including GPs, and their strategies for self-care.
@AUMentalHealth
Their survey just takes 5 mins:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WMHD21?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=racgp&utm_campaign=50ab8e97-4900-4117-b983-d1de45c03646
Are you interested in doctors health or supporting doctors through our service?
Join us for our DHQ Annual Wellness Day on Saturday 9th October at The Gap.
See the program for full details on our wonderful speakers and topics.
#DestinationRural Podcast Series
Every rural doctor's experience is unique. In the #DestinationRural series Rural Doctors Association of Australia meets rural doctors from all over Australia and at various stages of their career.
https://destinationrural.buzzsprout.com/
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day.
World Suicide Prevention Day is an opportunity to champion suicide prevention efforts, provide a message of hope and bolster public awareness of how we can all work together towards a world without suicide.
https://www.suicidepreventionaust.org/
It’s #RUOKDay - a reminder to check in and ask if they’re really OK, not just today but every day.
Use these 4 steps and have a conversation that could change a life.
1. Ask R U OK?
2. Listen with an open mind
3. Encourage action
4. Check in
https://www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask
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Are you a busy medical student preparing for exams?
Check out these 5 amazing podcasts to help you revise on the go!
DHQ supports QLD doctors and medical students.
Call (07) 3833 4352. Help is only a call away!
Are you a busy medical student preparing for exams?
Check out these 5 amazing podcasts to help you revise on the go!
#medtwitter
#MedEd
#medstudenttwitter
@zerotofinals
@HumerusHacks
@MedicGuild
@thecurbsiders
@yourekiddingpod
https://doctornisha.com.au/5-amazing-podcasts-for-the-busy-medical-student/
Bullying and harassment: talking a good game
The challenges of being a junior doctor written by Dr Skye Kinder. Dr Kinder is the 2019 VIC Young Australian of the Year.
If you feel you need to talk with a trusted colleague in QLD, call 07 3833 4352.
https://insightplus.mja.com.au/2021/32/bullying-and-harassment-talking-a-good-game/
This week is RANZCOG Wellbeing Week
Running Monday 30 August – Sunday 5 September 2021, RANZCOG be showcasing a different initiative, story, resource or support each day.
https://ranzcog.edu.au/events/ranzcog-wellbeing-week