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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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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.
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...
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Doctors in distress: Why demanding lifestyle puts young medicos at risk.
Needing a little extra support? Speak with a colleague here in Queensland by calling (07) 3833 4352. It's free, confidential and designed to support you. Help is only a call away!
https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/doctors-in-distress-why-demanding-lifestyle-puts-young-medicos-at-risk-20220512-p5akmj.html?btis
Qld Medical Orchestra has kindly chosen DHQ as the recipient of a donation for their 10th anniversary concert on Sunday 26th June 2022.
Come along and listen to some favourites, and some first time performances while supporting drs' health and wellbeing!
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=901589&
Resilience in healthcare has become a term disliked by many healthcare professionals due to misuse of the term in relation to the performance of an individual.
DHQ supports QLD drs and med students.
Call 3833 4352. Help is only a call away!
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Only one week to go until applications close for our Passion Beyond Medicine exhibition!
And don't forget to join us for canapes and bubbly at our opening night on Friday 3rd June with your crazy socks for @crazysocks4Docs day.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/passion-beyond-medicine-opening-night-tickets-303282304537
Dr Helen Schultz, a consultant psychiatrist and long-time advocate for doctors’ mental health, hopes to establish a service to handle some of the administrative and other frustrations that doctors face when a complaint is made against them.
https://medicalrepublic.com.au/consultancy-to-lighten-gp-complaints-burden/67020
Are you interested in seeing what inspires wellbeing for our medical professionals whilst connecting with colleagues over canapes and bubbly?
Our Passion Beyond Medicine event complementary opening night tickets are now available.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/passion-beyond-medicine-opening-night-tickets-303282304537
While clinics can find other employees and patients can find other doctors – there is only one you. You are not replaceable to yourself, to your friends and your family.
DHQ supports QLD doctors and med students.
Call 3833 4352. Help is only a call away!
https://insightplus.mja.com.au/2022/14/boundary-setting-in-general-practice/