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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...