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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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THIS IS NOT AN EMERGENCY SERVICE
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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Surge in doctors seeking help for own mental and physical health concerns
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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
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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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Australasian Doctors' Health Conference 2022.
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Australasian Doctors' Health Conference 2022.
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Congratulations to Dr Dinesh Palipana, the new ambassador for International Day of People with Disability 2021 #IDPwD. Dr Palipana has had to overcome many challenges since experiencing a spinal cord injury.
https://www.idpwd.com.au/doctor-of-many-talents/
2021 #IDPwD Ambassador, Dr Dinesh Palipana has had to overcome many challenges since experiencing a spinal cord injury.
He now works as a doctor in one of the busiest emergency departments in the country.
Watch Dinesh’s story:
RISING numbers of pandemic weary junior drs in Qld fear exhaustion on the job will lead to making medical mistakes, reports AMA Qld’s 2021 Resident Hospital Health Check.
DHQ supports QLD drs and med students.
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This week is Thank You Week for Gold Coast Health. It encourages recognition of the great work our people do every day. Nothing makes a person feel more valued or appreciated than a simple ‘thank you’ for a job well done.
Who could you thank this week?
https://www.goldcoast.health.qld.gov.au/ethanks-portal
Distressed doctors don’t bend, so they break.
DHQ is here to support doctors and medical students in QLD. If you feel you need to talk with a trusted colleague, please call 07 3833 4352.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/distressed-doctors-don-t-bend-so-they-break-20211125-p59c5v.html
Thank you @WRAPEMtweet Dr Ben Symon talks about men's health and learning to say no.
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How's your @MovemberAus ‘Lip Curtain’ coming along? Today @symon_ben talks with WRaP EM on men’s health, saying yes and saying no. Ping @sim_podcast @acemonline. https://wrapem.org/2021/11/24/movember-wrap-em-blog-ben-symon/
DHQ is here to support doctors and medical students in QLD. If you feel you need to talk with a trusted colleague, please call 07 3833 4352.
https://www.smh.com.au/healthcare/fears-of-psychiatrist-shortage-after-two-years-of-cancelled-exams-20211122-p59avs.html
Doctors are called upon to provide health care for those directly and indirectly affected by COVID-19. Look after yourself too. You can get support in these difficult times. https://www.drs4drs.com.au/getting-help/ will take you to State/Territory Doctors Health services and the 24/7 help line.
The definition of gratitude is the quality of being thankful; to show appreciation for & to return kindness. Synonyms include gratefulness, thankfulness & appreciation. Gratitude is associated with greater happiness.
@amavictoria
https://amavic.com.au/news---resources/stethoscope/practising-gratitude-as-a-tool-for-self-care
A junior doctor swerves into oncoming traffic. Declining cognitive function forces a consultant to retire. A med student’s anxiety becomes incapacitating. A registrar leaves their training citing burnout.
Inadequate sleep is often worn as a badge of honour. It shouldn’t be.
All-nighters are tempting, but a bad idea if you want to remember all that content for exams. Check out our evidence based article on how a good night's sleep isn't just essential for your health, but also your memory! #MedTwitter #MedStudentTwitter https://medicguild.com/articles/dispelling-the-myth-that-doctors-dont-need-sleep/