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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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Amazing workshops on offer pre-Conference!
Are you interested in #writing, #winemaking, #art, #comedy? We have a workshop for you! Or are you exploring #medicalresearch or want to get a handle on #burnout? It's all here - check them out - https://adhc.doctorshealthsa.com.au/workshops/
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/
AN abiding childhood love for The Phantom took Queensland GP Dr Jillann Farmer to the top of world as Medical Director of the United Nations, but, she says, it is general practice that continues to “feed my soul”.
General practice “feeds the soul” says former UN medical director … #freeaccess in InSight+ … "I realised I had quite a lot of girly baggage about power ... I discovered that I was very reluctant to exercise power" … https://insightplus.mja.com.au/2022/23/general-practice-feeds-the-soul-says-former-un-medical-director/ #medtwitter
Check out our wonderful #Crazysocks4docs entries❤️
Remember, if you want advice, help or to speak to a DHASWA doctor, you can contact our 24/7 advice line 08 9321 3098 or visit our website http://www.dhaswa.com.au
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Past, present and future DHASWA directors have written articles on their experience of doctors' wellbeing - and this article is from our present director Dr Helen Wilcox 😚
https://www.dhaswa.com.au/static/uploads/files/medical-forum-dr-helen-wilcox-student-mental-health-jun22-wftewwsaozeq.pdf
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Wonderful news! A host of GPs have been recognised with Queen’s Birthday honours for their contributions to medicine and the wider community.
https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/professional/gps-recognised-with-queen-s-birthday-honours?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=newsgpau&utm_campaign=cdb279e2-1846-4b0b-89a6-dff5ef91dca3
Another article has been written by another doctor who is furious, frustrated and forlorn at the lack of true change in medical culture.
DHQ supports QLD doctors and med students.
Call 3833 4352. Help is only a call away!
https://insightplus.mja.com.au/2022/22/100-years-of-physician-suicide-call-for-action/
Thank you Rural Doctors Association of Queensland for a wonderful weekend of informative sessions and connecting with colleagues! See you all again next year.
RDAQ 2022 takes on Parkrun Gladstone!
A great way to start the last day of conference.
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The newly elected president of the RACP has warned that pandemic-fuelled burnout in healthcare workers is a crisis demanding urgent action as the country heads into winter.
DHQ supports QLD drs and med students.
Call 3833 4352. Help is only a call away!
https://www.theage.com.au/national/burnout-has-to-be-number-one-new-physicians-college-head-demands-action-20220531-p5aptu.html