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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.
                               www.drs4drs.com.au
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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/
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Thank you to everyone who attended our DHQ Forum- The New Horizon on Friday 4th June 2021.
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https://bjgplife.com/turning-diversity-from-a-barrier-to-a-facilitator-of-empathy-in-healthcare/
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https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/professional/what-characteristics-are-most-associated-with-gp-b?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=newsgpau&utm_campaign=a48dac8a-2876-4b5f-ac97-42ae59ab6f1a
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DHQ provides free and confidential support to all QLD-based doctors and medical students. Call us on 07 3833 4352.
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After another fantastic year of equipping healthcare workers with the skills to support each other, we are running our LAST Peer Support Training Workshop of the year! This session will be on Nov 21st, facilitated by the amazing @Tahnee_Bridson and @KymJenkins36đź‘Ź
Last chance to register for the ADHC.
Registration Closes midnight Monday 21 November!
Registration Closes midnight Monday 21 November!
Over 50 speakers across 3 streams from across Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the UK, and US, 26 sponsors and exhibitors, a book shop, posters and much more!
Register now so you don’t miss out https://adhc.doctorshealthsa.com.au/
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Exploring the role of career and job diversity in GPs’ wellbeing!
Tues 15 Nov 7.00pm (AEST)
Healthy GPs are likely to enjoy a more sustainable career & offer better patient care.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/finding-meaning-through-diversity-research-webinar-tickets-438786100037