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Surge in doctors seeking help for own mental and physical health concerns

by Naomi Newton | Oct 8, 2021 | Doctors' Health in the News, Latest News

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...

Doctors call for mental health help as patient demand rises

by Naomi Newton | Jun 22, 2021 | Doctors' Health in the News, Latest News

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...
DHQ farewells CEO Dr Fiona Hawthorne and welcomes Medical Director Dr Jennifer Schafer

DHQ farewells CEO Dr Fiona Hawthorne and welcomes Medical Director Dr Jennifer Schafer

by Naomi Newton | Jun 8, 2021 | Doctors' Health in the News, Events, Health and Promotion, Latest News

A wonderful evening of sad farewells and welcoming celebrations held at Hunstanton on Friday 28th May 2021.
DHQ Celebrates 31 Years

DHQ Celebrates 31 Years

by Naomi Newton | Sep 15, 2020 | Doctors' Health in the News, Health and Promotion, Latest News

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!

by Naomi Newton | Aug 31, 2020 | Doctors' Health in the News, Health and Promotion, Latest 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

by Naomi Newton | Aug 2, 2020 | Doctors' Health in the News, Health and Promotion, Latest News

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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