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Did you know that DHQ is a registered Charity? All donations over $2 are fully tax deductible and help us to support the health and wellbeing of Queensland's doctors and medical students. https://dhq.org.au/donate/
QMO is running the most amazing raffle for their upcoming concert (it will be drawn during the concert on 26th June). This raffle is to help them meet the cost of running of the concert, and to maximise the ticket sales to their charity Doctors' Health in Queensland....
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...
***Big news!***
The Queensland Doctors' Health Programme is now Doctors' Health Queensland! Our helpline number is the same (07 3833 4352).
Its our 4th Birthday on the 1st June!
QDHP is celebrating 4 years this Monday 4th of June 2020. We have some exciting changes coming soon. We would like to thank all the wonderful people who have helped QDHP grow and have been involved in doctors' health in Queensland.
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Such an incredible turnout of the doctors' health community for our Doctors Unmasked forum yesterday. And so many crazy socks!![]()
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Thanks to all of our inspiring speakers on insight, strategic and human perspectives, interesting workshops and innovative wellbeing programs.![]()
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A big shout out to our friends and sponsors The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and Avant Mutual for making this day possible.
Today is our 7th Birthday! ![]()
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Although the Doctors' Health Advisory Service QLD has been around for over 30 years, DHQ was established as the service arm to assist colleagues who may be in difficulty.![]()
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A big thank you to our volunteers, stakeholders, supporters, friends and our doctors’ health community for advocating for doctors' health and wellbeing. ![]()
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One of our goals is for workforce wellbeing to be a regular topic for discussion at every board, committee, organisation, and workplace meeting as well as a frequent conversation in every workplace tearoom and social gathering. Please join us and help spread the positive message that workforce wellbeing is an essential foundation for the health of our communities. ![]()
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If you need a little extra support, we provide a free and confidential service to all QLD-based doctors and medical students. Call us on 07 3833 4352.![]()
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P.s who will be wearing their crazy socks tomorrow for CrazySock4Docs Day?
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If you need a little extra support, we provide a free and confidential service to all QLD-based doctors and medical students. Call us on 07 3833 4352.
Every doctor has a right to a safe workplace
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Verbal and physical assault in hospital wards, accident and emergency departments and primary care should
A big congratulations to our wonderful medical director Dr Jennifer Schafer for being awarded the 2023 AMA Queensland Excellence in Health Care Medal.
The first Friday in June is #CrazySocks4Docs Day, to help make talking about mental health and wellbeing normal for doctors. ![]()
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On #CrazySocks4Docs Day, everyone is encouraged to wear crazy socks to start the conversation and smash the stigma around mental health. ![]()
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Share your reflections and wellbeing tips on our social posts to receive a pair! ![]()
#crazysocks4docs #smashthestigma #docsmentalhealth #selfcare
Registrations close tomorrow evening for our forum Doctors Unmasked - being human in medicine!![]()
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Don't miss out on inspiring speakers with insight and foresight, wellbeing experience, human and strategic perspectives, workshops and new innovative wellbeing programs.![]()
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Join us for a day of being human in medicine!![]()
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Last few tickets are available here:
Doctors Unmasked: being human in medicine
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Establishing key concepts of diversity in medicine, wellbeing, humanising health professionals, and sharing stories of inspiring individuals
It’s time we started thinking about designing a trauma-informed curriculum for medical trainees, writes Dr Jocelyn Lowinger.![]()
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If you need a little extra support, we provide a free and confidential service to all QLD-based doctors and medical students. Call us on 07 3833 4352.![]()
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Why we need trauma-informed medical education
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It’s time we started thinking about designing a trauma-informed curriculum for medical trainees, writes Dr
Last few days to register for our upcoming forum Doctors Unmasked!![]()
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With so many inspiring speakers and topics providing insight, strategic and human perspectives plus workshops and showcasing innovations, this forum will be a day to remember.![]()
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Our keynote speaker James Clampett from insight & foresight will share a design fiction narrative showing insights and perspectives on how advancements in technology, changes in healthcare policies, and social trends may shape the role of doctors in the years to come. Discover how skills and capabilities for healthcare practitioners could develop in a rapidly changing landscape and explore the potential impacts of emerging technologies such as AI, robotics, and virtual reality. Whether you're a healthcare professional or simply curious about what futures could appear, this presentation is not to be missed.![]()
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Tickets to the forum are now limited and can be purchased here: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/doctors-unmasked-being-human-in-medicine-tickets-539828390247
Crazysocks4docs competition on the 26th of May!
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Today is World Family Doctor Day (WFDD), a significant occasion to highlight the vital role and contribution of family doctors and primary care teams in healthcare systems worldwide. Since its declaration by WONCA in 2010, WFDD has become an annual celebration that recognizes the central role of Family Doctors in delivering personal, comprehensive, and continuous health care to patients.![]()
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This day is an excellent opportunity to acknowledge and appreciate the progress made in family medicine and the exceptional contributions of primary care teams globally.![]()
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Thank you to all of our family doctors!
A big thanks to our forum gold sponsor RACGP!![]()
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Thank you for your continuous support that helps us to advocate for doctors' wellbeing in Queensland.![]()
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The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is the voice of general practitioners (GPs) in our growing cities and throughout rural and remote Australia. For more than 60 years, they’ve supported the backbone of Australia’s health system by setting the standards for education and practice and advocating for better health and wellbeing for all Australians.![]()
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Registrations to our Doctors Unmasked forum close in one week! www.eventbrite.com.au/e/doctors-unmasked-being-human-in-medicine-tickets-539828390247
APPLICATIONS FOR RDAQ ACADEMIC AWARD NOW OPEN!!!🚨APPLICATIONS FOR RDAQ ACADEMIC AWARD NOW OPEN!!!![]()
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Did you miss out on RDAQ applications but are dying to go? Here is your chance! Apply for the RDAQ Academic Award 🎓![]()
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1. Finalists receive fully funded registration to RDAQ 2023 and get to present at the RDAQ conference. ![]()
2. The academic winner is presented at the RDAQ 2023 awards and gala dinner plus receives a prize of full registration and a travel bursary to the first RDAQ conference following their graduation. Our very own Mel Hobi was the winner last year!!![]()
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Here is the link to the award guidelines and application process conference.rdaq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/RDAQ2023_Academic_award_guidelinesapplication-1...![]()
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Applications close 12 noon Monday 15 May 2023.
Still thinking about joining our upcoming forum Doctors Unmasked - being human in medicine?![]()
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Not only will there be speakers on strategic and human perspectives of doctors' health but also four fabulous workshops to choose from:![]()
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- Recovery Rituals: A Performance Psychology Approach for Wellbeing![]()
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- The Road Less Travelled: Alternate Career Paths![]()
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- Medical Leadership![]()
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- The Regulatory Environment: Impact on Doctor Wellbeing![]()
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Which workshop will you choose?![]()
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Tickets registration is only open for another two weeks and available here:
Doctors Unmasked: being human in medicine
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We wish to give a big thanks to our forum Doctors Unmasked silver sponsor Avant Mutual.![]()
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Avant is a member-owned organisation founded 130 years ago that protects and supports doctors throughout their careers and lives. It is Australia’s largest medical defence organisation, protecting over half of all doctors and is committed to a sustainable health system that provides quality care to the community. As a member-owned organisation, Avant is run to benefit its doctor members and the community they serve. Any profits are reinvested to benefit members and Australian healthcare.![]()
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Ticket registrations are still open. Join us to create change and contribute to the wellbeing of medical students and doctors.![]()
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www.eventbrite.com.au/e/doctors-unmasked-being-human-in-medicine-tickets-539828390247
The May 2023 BLMA Doctors Education Evening is tomorrow!![]()
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Guest speaker A/Professor Catherine McDougall with "My Vision and Priorities as CMO of Queensland Health".
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Have you ever wondered what innovations and programs help promote doctors' wellbeing in Australia?![]()
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Join our forum: Doctors Unmasked on Friday the 2nd of June to hear from the ACCRM Wellbeing Coordinator, the Medical Culture Club, the Doctors Coaching Network, the Rural Doctors Foundation and many more!![]()
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Learn how to get involved and connect with new colleagues to create change.![]()
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Registration differs for general, junior doctors and medical students plus includes cancellation should you be rostered to work that day.![]()
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Ticket link below:
Doctors Unmasked: being human in medicine
www.eventbrite.com.au
Establishing key concepts of diversity in medicine, wellbeing, humanising health professionals, and sharing stories of inspiring individuals
The program for Doctors Unmasked is now available!!!![]()
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With so many inspiring speakers and topics providing insight, strategic and human perspectives plus workshops and showcasing innovations, this forum will be a day to remember.![]()
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Joining our upcoming DHQ Forum: Doctors Unmasked and would like to get involved? Take the survey for DOCTORS:2050 here: www.insightandforesight.com.au/.../doctors-heath-qld![]()
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Tickets are still available here: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/doctors-unmasked-being-human-in-medicine-tickets-539828390247?fbclid=IwAR...
Joining our upcoming DHQ Forum: Doctors Unmasked and would like to get involved? Take the survey for DOCTORS:2050 here: www.insightandforesight.com.au/client/doctors-heath-qld![]()
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Our keynote speaker James Clampett from insight & foresight will share a design fiction narrative showing insights and perspectives on how advancements in technology, changes in healthcare policies, and social trends may shape the role of doctors in the years to come. Discover how skills and capabilities for healthcare practitioners could develop in a rapidly changing landscape and explore the potential impacts of emerging technologies such as AI, robotics, and virtual reality. Whether you're a healthcare professional or simply curious about what futures could appear, this presentation is not to be missed.![]()
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Tickets to the forum can be purchased here: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/doctors-unmasked-being-human-in-medicine-tickets-539828390247?fbclid=IwAR...
Doctors Unmasked: being human in medicine
www.eventbrite.com.au
Establishing key concepts of diversity in medicine, wellbeing, humanising health professionals, and sharing stories of inspiring individuals
Queensland Medical Women’s Society (QMWS) invites members and guests to join them on 25 May 2023 for their next Dinner Meeting event. Their special guest speaker will be Dr Johanna Skinner on 'A Slice of Life: The journey of becoming a GP and writer'.![]()
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Tickets are still available through link below..
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Dr Gujadhur will be speaking at the Doctors' Health in Queensland Forum “Doctors Unmasked: being human in medicine” at the Hotel Grand Chancellor on Friday 2nd June 2023. ![]()
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Tickets are still available here: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/doctors-unmasked-being-human-in-medicine-tickets-539828390247
QMWS President's Chat with Dr Shabnam Gujadhur
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Welcome to the President’s Chat with Dr Shabnam Gujadhur.Dr Shabnam Gujadhur was born in Mauritius and moved to Australia to follow in her parents’ footsteps...
Friday the 2nd of June is CrazySocks4Docs Day, with the aim of reducing the stigma around mental health for health professionals.![]()
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Join us for our forum: Doctors Unmasked- being human in medicine, to hear from inspiring speakers and organisations with a focus on wellbeing.![]()
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Tickets are still available: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/doctors-unmasked-being-human-in-medicine-tickets-539828390247
Hope you’ve all had a lovely Easter Holiday! Today’s post is an opportunity for self-reflection. ![]()
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We talk often about burnout and how to manage it, but in many cases the hardest part is identifying when burnout is happening. If you are interested in finding out whether or not you are burnt out, we have found this short self-assessment tool online: ![]()
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www.mindtools.com/auhx7b3/burnout-self-test![]()
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Remember, we are always available for a chat on our 24/7 DHASWA advice line at 08 9321 3098, or you can find a GP, psychologist or psychiatrist you trust through our Drs for Drs list.![]()
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Introducing our DHQ Forum- Doctors Unmasked keynote speaker James Clampett.![]()
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James Clampett is Principal Consultant at insight & foresight, a unique consultancy that drives longer-term thinking to plan & make decisions for impact & future growth. James supports his clients to see beyond the short-term, busy-work distractions and develop foresight – the ability to anticipate future trends and opportunities. With greater foresight, James’ clients make better decisions, achieve their desired outcomes, and deliver sustainable impact.![]()
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We are very excited to hear about James's foresight in healthcare and doctors' health!![]()
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Tickets to the forum are still available here: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/doctors-unmasked-being-human-in-medicine-tickets-539828390247
Self-compassion and self-care![]()
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Tuesday, April 18, 2023 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM![]()
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This webinar focuses on self-care for general practitioners and the primary health care team. It provides GP with an understanding of the many dimensions of wellbeing and the importance of reflection to enable the proactive management of GP wellbeing.
Self-compassion and self-care - Registration
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This webinar focuses on self-care for general practitioners and the primary health care team. It provides GP with an understanding of the many dimensions of wellbeing and the importance of reflection ...
Dr Lynne McKinlay and Dr Najeeb Rahman, both Senior Medical Educators with Cognitive Institute, explore how healthcare leaders can establish a culturally safe environment for patients, their families, and health workers, and how barriers can be removed to the provision of inclusive care.
Safe places – Cultural safety and its importance in modern healthcare | Cognitive Institute
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Dr Lynne McKinlay and Dr Najeeb Rahman, both Senior Medical Educator with Cognitive Institute, explore how healthcare leaders can establish a culturally safe environment for patients, their families, ...
Doctor wellbeing: debriefs with peers vital
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We must encourage regular in-person interactions to support doctors’ wellbeing as we navigate the next
Dr Ben Bravery will be speaking at the CrazySocks4Docs Breakfast this year in Adelaide. Virtual attendance option is availableWe are thrilled to announce that Dr Ben Bravery will be joining us here in Adelaide for this years #CrazySocks4Docs 2023 national breakfast! You may know Ben as the author of "The Patient Doctor". ![]()
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Join Ben, along with Hon. Mark Butler who will also be speaking. As well Dr Geoff Toogood will host with our, Dr Roger Sexton. We have a panel discussion about leadership in medicine.... prizes, book signings by Ben and much more....!![]()
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We are grateful to host this great event with Sasmoa Ward & will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre. Virtual tickets also available.![]()
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If you are interested in sponsoring the event, please contact our Program Manager, Kiara Cannizzaro, kiara.cannizzaro@doctorshealthsa.com.au ![]()
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For more details and buy you tickets visit our webpage here - doctorshealthsa.com.au/events/crazysocks4docs-2023
Happy National Doctors Day! ![]()
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A huge Thank You to our doctors for providing unswerving care, working long hours, and responding to late-night calls. And a special shout out to our Doctors' Health Services doctors, especially the valued volunteers on our 24/7 helpline. ![]()
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Let’s use this day as an opportunity to show them how much we appreciate their efforts. ![]()
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Support for doctors is available here in Queensland by calling (07) 3833 4352. One of your peers is available to return your call. It's free, confidential and designed to support you. Help is only a call away!![]()
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The latest Medical Training Survey makes for sobering reading, prompting the need for senior doctors to do more to address bullying and racism in the profession, writes Dr Jillann Farmer.
Bullying and racism in medicine: a plea for change
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The latest Medical Training Survey makes for sobering reading, prompting the need for senior doctors