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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 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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Moral injury in clinicians concerning in COVID-19 “war”
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https://insightplus.mja.com.au/2021/28/moral-injury-in-clinicians-concerning-in-covid-19-war/
Today is #InternationalFriendshipDay. Our world faces many challenges that undermine peace, security, development and social harmony.
Sometimes we’re the only people they’ve spoken to all day so we need to listen and help them to feel heard.
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It's #InternationalFriendshipDay! They put a smile on our faces, celebrate the good moments with us and are there when things get tough. Use today to let someone know how much you value their friendship 💛
Thanks to milkyprint for this wonderful reminder.
Thank you Hand-n-Hand Peer Support
In stressful times like these, your mind needs PPE too.
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In stressful times like these, your mind need PPE too.
#HealthCareWorkers, protect your mental health during this outbreak. Peer support is #PPEForYourMind.
Join a support group today: http://handnhand.org.au/receivesupport
#medtwitter #peersupport #mentalhealthmatters
Thank you @WRAPEMtweet. A better person and a better doctor – a journey through burnout. How working in the Solomon islands changed Dr Felicia Cox’s ( an ACEM Advanced trainee) trajectory.
https://wrapem.org/2021/07/14/a-better-person-and-a-better-doctor/
Join AMAQ to hear the conversation with Dr Chris Erian, from AMA Queensland's CDT who will sit down with Wellbeing at Work Facilitator Dr Ira van der Steenstraten to discuss the resilience and mindfulness program for interns in QLD hospitals.
Join us to hear the conversation with Dr Chris Erian, from AMA Queensland's CDT who will sit down with Wellbeing at Work Facilitator Dr Ira van der Steenstraten to discuss the resilience and mindfulness program for interns in QLD hospitals.
Register now: https://qld.ama.com.au/DrIravanderSteenstraten
Recording now available for DHQ's Dr Jen Schafer - In conversation with....
In Conversation with Dr Jennifer Schafer - why all doctors need a GP. https://youtu.be/8W7Kb8cWAvw via @YouTube
Pandemic Fatigue is very real. The Mental Health Commission has developed resources to help you look out for some of the signs.
If you feel concerned, uncertain, or need some advice from a colleague, call (07) 3833 4352.
https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/Pandemic-Fatigue?fbclid=IwAR0uKtN0s5dNdxrnLyUrLjuQgtKgP36SfPtteWuNiUsY7WPk1GyzMrmUbU0
A wonderful initiative. Have you heard about the new Indigenous Surgeons Pathway Program (ISPP)?
#NAIDOC2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-scpvSlK_g
Have you heard about the new Indigenous Surgeons Pathway Program (ISPP)? The ISPP is a long-term, multipronged initiative to contribute to health equity and inspire First Australians to consider a career in surgery. https://youtu.be/4-scpvSlK_g #NAIDOC2021
Another wonderfully written article thanks to @MedicGuild.
Leaving My Dream Specialty – Where I Washed Up
If you feel you need to talk with a trusted colleague who has been there, please call (07) 3833 4352.
What happens when you fall out of love with your ‘dream’ specialty? A former Critical Care SRMO & anaesthetics hopeful abandoned their sunk-costs and headed out into the unknown of a new specialty –a year on, here’s where they washed up. https://medicguild.com/articles/leaving-my-dream-specialty-where-i-washed-up/ #MedTwitter #MedEd