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Drs Jennifer Schafer and Ira van der Steenstraten will be representing the Queensland Medical Women’s Society (QMWS) and Doctors’ Health in Queensland (DHQ) at the Australasian Summit on Sexual Harassment in Medicine on 23rd October 2023 in Canberra, ACT. Sexual...
We welcome the National Doctors’ Health Alliance!
A national body that evolved from the Australasian Doctors’ Health Network with the mission of improving the health of the medical profession for the good of the Australian community. The Doctors’ Health Alliance is building upon the ADHN's mission to strengthen the...
DOCTORS:2050
Didn't make our Doctors Unmasked forum on Friday 2nd June and curious about what was presented? Our keynote speaker James Clampett from Insight & Foresight has provided a summary of his incredible presentation DOCTORS:2050. To keep informed of our upcoming events...
Such an incredible turnout of the doctors' health community for our Doctors Unmasked forum yesterday. And so many crazy socks! Thanks to all of our inspiring speakers on insight, strategic and human perspectives, interesting workshops and innovative wellbeing...
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...
Research on Doctors’ Mental Health
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...
Queensland’s bespoke support service for doctors and medical students is pleased to announce a new name to better reflect the support we’ve been providing to doctors and medical students in Queensland for over 30 years. Formerly your local doctors’ health advisory service (DHAS(Q) & QDHP) we will be now known together as “Doctors’ Health in Queensland” (DHQ).
Callers to our help-line will always speak to a senior GP or specialised counsellor who has had training and is experienced in supporting doctor and medical student colleagues with a wider range of general health and stress-related problems. Doctors’ Health in Qld’s...
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We are delighted to extend a warm invitation to the highly anticipated QMWS August Dinner, featuring the distinguished Dominique Lamb, the 2022 QLD Small Business Commissioner.Doctors Caring for Colleagues Workshop | Doctors' Health Alliance
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Event date: September 23rd, 2023 This hybrid workshop is offered to all doctors interested in doctors’ health and/or see doctors/medical students as patients.You can choose to either: participate on...