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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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International Medical Graduates! 💙
DHASWA is looking for a Senior International Medical Graduate who is interested in assisting and advising fellow IMGs on navigating working in WA 🎉
If you are interested, please email manager@dhaswa.com.au with your expressions of interest.
Congratulations Dr Jenkins for the much-deserved AMA Women in Medical Leadership Award.
https://www.ama.com.au/media/support-other-doctors-wins-doctor-leadership-award
Being a doctor's doctor. Caring and treating colleagues can be challenging. Drs4Drs has developed an on-line modular course which can help you understand your own health as well as how to care for medical students and doctor-patients. https://www.drs4drs.com.au/become-a-dr4drs/
Leave entitlements are recognition that drs are human and have a range of priorities in life outside of the workplace. Many healthcare professionals are experiencing burnout due to dealing with the ongoing challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent workforce shortages.
Workplace leave entitlements are important to assist you to maintain your wellbeing as a doctor. Many healthcare workers are experiencing #burnout due to #COVID19 / workforce shortages – the use of leave to rest and recover is more important than ever: http://amav.me/leave-wellbeing
Are you interested in doctors' health and have skills related to assuring the health and wellbeing of our medical workforce?
We are seeking expressions of interest from potential candidates for Volunteer Board Directors.
https://lnkd.in/ggRY4uga
How much autonomy is enough autonomy for us as drs? As it turns out, there is a number. And that number is 20%. Evidence suggests that drs who spend at least 20% of their time focused on the dimension of work they find most meaningful are at dramatically lower risk for burnout.
Do doctors have autonomy? Paediatric and Adult Otolaryngologist, ENT, Head and Neck Surgeon @DrEricLevi reflects on the concept of ‘autonomy’ in medicine - how much autonomy is enough for doctors to thrive? http://amav.me/doctor-autonomy
A wonderful weekend for junior doctors to learn and connect. Thank you for inviting DHQ to come along..
The snaps from the Junior Doctor Conference in Cairns last weekend are here! 📸 Huge shout out to all of our speakers, sponsors and junior docs that came along!
We hope you all left feeling inspired, educated and a more confident doctor! Next stop… GOLD COAST! 🤩
Wonderful tips on how to navigate the transition between medical school and working as clinicians!
Doctors' Health in Queensland provides free and confidential support to all QLD-based doctors and medical students. Call us on 07 3833 4352.
A delight to spend time with @qldmsc at the @ama_qld Junior Doctor Series @Griffith_Uni
My top tip for senior doctors: if you're flagging a bit, hang out with the next generation of doctors 😀
https://shahinabraganza.com/blog/wellness/10-tips-2/ via @ShahinaBraganza
AMA Queensland Committee of Doctors in Training Chair Dr Rob Nayer talks about the Resident Hospital Health Check.
This survey is open to all doctors in training members and non-members.
Take the survey today: https://qld.ama.com.au/2022RHHC
#juniordoctors #qldjuniordocs