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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.
2020 Crazy Socks 4 Docs Day 5th June
Join colleagues, friends and health professionals Australia wide to kick off the 2020 CrazySocks4Docs Day with a not-to-be-missed virtual event hosted by Dr Sally Cockburn – family doctor, health advocate, media presenter and writer.Don your craziest socks...
A polite reminder:
We have recently been receiving a number of calls from concerned members of the public looking for guidance on the coronavirus. For information on the coronavirus please call the Department of Health's dedicated Coronavirus Health Information Line on 1800 020 080....
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Doctors in distress: Why demanding lifestyle puts young medicos at risk.![]()
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Are you a doctor needing a little extra support? Speak with a colleague 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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Qld Medical Orchestra has kindly chosen Doctors’ Health in Qld as the recipient of a donation based on their 10th anniversary concert to be held on Sunday 26th June 2022.![]()
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Come along and listen to some favourite pieces and a few first time performances while supporting doctors' health and wellbeing!![]()
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Tickets through below event:
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Today is International Nurses Day. The theme for 2022 is Nurses: A Voice to Lead - Invest in Nursing and respect rights to secure global health. ![]()
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International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world every May 12, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth. ICN commemorates this important day each year with the production and distribution of the International Nurses' Day (IND) resources and evidence. ![]()
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A big thank you to our nurses for their dedication and long hours in our hospitals and health services.
The concept of resilience in healthcare has become a term disliked by many healthcare professionals due to misuse of the term in relation to the performance of an individual which can lead to victim shaming. We are also often presented with the idea that resilience will protect us from burnout. The implication is that untenable situations and heavy stressful workloads are acceptable and those who cannot manage them are failures and not suited to the work environment.![]()
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Tomorrow is the last day to submit your exhibitor application for Passion Beyond Medicine.![]()
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Thank you to all the applicants so far. We have received many beautiful, inspiring pieces and are excited to showcase what inspires well-being for our medical professionals.![]()
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Complimentary tickets are still available for our opening night with canapes and bubbly. bit.ly/3ybsjDq
Only one week to go until applications close for our Passion Beyond Medicine exhibition. If you have inspirations promoting your wellbeing outside of medicine that you wish to share with colleagues, please get your application in quickly!![]()
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And don't forget to join us for canapes and bubbly at our opening night on Friday 3rd June with your crazy socks for CrazySocks4Docs day.![]()
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Complimentary opening night ticket registrations here: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/passion-beyond-medicine-opening-night-tickets-303282304537
Today is World Day for Safety and Health at Work. ![]()
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A national occupational safety and health culture is one in which the right to a safe and healthy working environment is respected at all levels, where governments, employers and workers actively participate in securing a safe and healthy working environment through a system of defined rights, responsibilities and duties, and where the highest priority is accorded to the principle of prevention. ![]()
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DHQ supports QLD doctors and medical students. Need some tips on building positive safety and health culture? Speak with a colleague 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!
Dr Helen Schultz, a consultant psychiatrist and long-time advocate for doctors’ mental health, hopes to establish a service to handle some of the administrative and other frustrations that doctors face when a complaint is made against them.![]()
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Consultancy to lighten GP complaints burden • The Medical Republic
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A notification can be devastating, even when vexatious or frivolous. A new service offers to take on the administrative workload.
Are you interested in seeing what inspires wellbeing for our medical professionals whilst connecting with colleagues over canapes and bubbly?![]()
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Our Passion Beyond Medicine event opening night tickets are now available. Tickets are complimentary but numbers are limited so get in quick!![]()
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While clinics can find other employees and patients can find other doctors – it is trite but nevertheless true – there is only one you. You are not replaceable to yourself, to your friends and to your family.![]()
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Boundary setting in general practice
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“The new meaning of ‘first do no harm’ includes a consideration of ourselves as well
Did you know burnout is now recognised as a medical condition by the RACGP?![]()
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You are invited to participate in the University of Newcastle’s study on non-sexual professional boundary challenges, wellbeing, stress and burnout. Supported by the Avant Foundation, share your opinion anonymously on work and study in medicine in Australia.![]()
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Complete the survey here: redcap.hmri.org.au/surveys/?s=JTHMKKT7HYMYNJD9
redcap.hmri.org.au
You are invited to participate in the research study named above. The study is being conducted by Assoc Prof Lisa Lampe, Mr Trent Hammond, Mrs Rita Hitching, and Ms Jeannie Park from the School of Med...
CrazySocks4Docs Day is held every year on the first Friday of June. The aims of the day are all about normalising the conversation around mental health and creating a safe place to do it. Join Doctors' Health SA - DHSA for their in-person and virtual #CrazySocks4Docs Breakfast.![]()
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All money raised will go to the CrazySocks4Docs Trust Foundation which is all about raising awareness of the mental health of all doctors around the world!![]()
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Purchase tickets here: ampheat.com.au/event/crazysocks4docs-breakfast-2022/
#CrazySocks4Docs Breakfast 2022 - AMPHEaT
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CrazySocks4Docs Day is held every year on the first Friday of June. The aims of the day are all about normalising the conversation around mental health and creating a safe place to do it. #CRAZYSOCKS ...
AMAQ Foundation is matching dollar for dollar to help to raise vital funds for flood affected patients, doctors and their practices.![]()
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Donate through link belowThe AMA Queensland Foundation need your help to raise vital funds for flood affected patients, doctors and practices. We are matching your donations dollar for dollar in our flood fundraiser. 👏![]()
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The Foundation has supported 16 people with $1,000 grants and is now raising additional funds to continue and extend the program to more Queenslanders. ![]()
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DONATE NOW: bit.ly/3juKPhy
What inspires your wellbeing outside of work?![]()
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Our Passion Beyond Medicine exhibition will showcase influences that have positive impacts on the wellness of Qld's medical professionals.![]()
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Have a passion you wish to share? Make sure you submit an application before the 6th May here: dhq.org.au/passion-beyond-medicine-2022/
A highly recommended read thanks MedicGuild.![]()
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As doctors we encounter a number of traumatic experiences. Debriefing is key not just for our mental health, but also for our educational development. ![]()
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Need to debrief? Speak with a colleague 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!
I just wish we'd debriefed: The risk of not meeting after a critical incident
medicguild.com
As doctors we encounter a number of traumatic experiences. Debriefing is key not just for your mental health, but also for your educational development.
Today is World Health Day. The theme this year is Our Planet, Our Health. ![]()
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In the midst of a pandemic, a polluted planet, increasing diseases like cancer, asthma, heart disease, on World Health Day 2022, WHO will focus global attention on urgent actions needed to keep humans and the planet healthy and foster a movement to create societies focused on well-being. ![]()
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Are we able to reimagine a world where clean air, water and food are available to all? ![]()
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Where economies are focused on health and well-being? ![]()
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Where cities are liveable and people have control over their health and the health of the planet?
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On 7 April 2022, WHO will focus global attention on the interconnectedness between the planet and our health. A campaign launched on this day will urge people, communities, governments, and organizati...
What do you get when you combine a Melbourne International Comedy star, a GP and someone who is a dab hand at taking exams? You get a webinar to remember with some valuable lessons along the way. Dr Ahmed Kazmi, our host is all of these things and is bringing his insights with lashings of humour, to this special MIPS event. @drahmedkazmi, hailing from the UK and for now calling Australia home, has been a staunch advocate for junior doctor wellbeing and would like to impart his secrets to tackling exams. ![]()
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It is time we collectively agree that physicians are worthy of the same compassion we give our patients.![]()
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We, as doctors, bear witness to humanity’s ugliest and most glorious moments, so it is only natural that we are deeply moved and sometimes disturbed by it all. Acknowledging this vulnerability isn’t weakness. It makes a better doctor. ![]()
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Opinion | Why So Many Doctors Treat Their Mental Health in Secret
www.nytimes.com
The culture of medicine means no crying, no sleeping, no making mistakes. And no getting help.
Happy National Doctors Day! ![]()
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There are many different ways that Doctors’ Day can be celebrated. The first thing you should do is to make sure that your doctor knows that he or she is appreciated. Take this day as a chance to thank your physician for providing unswerving care, working long hours, and responding to late-night calls. We are sure that a lot of people reading this will feel thankful to one or several people in the medical profession for the way that they have looked after you or a loved one. 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!
Thank you AMA Queensland for a fantastic afternoon at the Medical Careers Expo on Saturday.![]()
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A big congratulations to Eliza who won our expo prize: a Story Bridge Climb. Happy climbing!![]()
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Abstracts close on the 29th April. ![]()
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The Australasian Doctors’ Health Conference (ADHC) Scientific Committee is now calling for abstracts for the ADHC 2022 to be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre in Adelaide, South Australia from 1st – 3rd December 2022.
Australasian Doctors Health Conference 2022 | Doctors' Health SA
doctorshealthsa.com.au
Posted on November 30, 2021 The Australasian Doctors’ Health Conference (ADHC) Scientific Committee is now calling for abstracts for the ADHC 2022 to be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre in Ade...
What are your passions promoting wellbeing in activities beyond the work environment? We want to know what inspires you!![]()
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We are calling out for exhibitors for our Passion Beyond Medicine event. ![]()
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You can download our application form here: dhq.org.au/passion-beyond-medicine-2022/
Leading the Change: Dr Umber Rind on Addressing Racism and Misinformation in Medicine.![]()
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A proud Badimaya Yamatji Muslim woman with Afghan cameleer ancestry, Dr Rind is passionate about increasing diversity in medicine as well as addressing racism and discrimination.![]()
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Dr Umber Rind on Addressing Racism and Misinformation in Medicine
medicguild.com
A proud Badimaya Yamatji Muslim woman, Dr Rind is passionate about increasing diversity in medicine and addressing racism and discrimination.
Today is the UN International Day of Happiness. With our world facing unprecedented challenges, wellbeing matters more than ever. ![]()
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As we continue to respond to the Covid pandemic, let’s take action to Build Back Happier and make people’s overall wellbeing our top priority. ![]()
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What are some things that make you happy? For us it’s crazy socks! ![]()
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DHQ supports QLD doctors and med students. Call 3833 4352. Help is only a call away!
Today is World Sleep Day. The 2022 theme is Quality Sleep, Sound Mind, Happy World. This day is a celebration of sleep and a call to action on important issues related to sleep, including medicine, education, social aspects and driving. We all know how important sleep is to health and wellbeing, plus people who are sleep deficient take longer to finish tasks, have a slower reaction time and make more mistakes. ![]()
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You’re not you when you’re tired! ZZZZZZZ ![]()
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Need some healthy sleep tips? Speak with a colleague 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!
Though the current conditions of the physician-burnout crisis are unique, medical professionals struggled in the past. History may help explain why physicians are under such strain and reveal why so many proposed solutions have fallen short.![]()
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March 30th is National Doctors Day. A day celebrated to recognize the contributions of physicians to individual lives and communities. ![]()
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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 healthcare 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. ![]()
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We strongly encourage all doctors to have a regular GP and hope to expand our directory for doctors who care for doctors. If you are interested in doctors' health and wish to be listed in the directory or become a helpline service volunteer, please email admin@dhq.org.au.
Find A Health Professional - Doctors' Health Advisory Service (Qld)
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Looking for a GP? Check out our top tips on Choosing a GP This directory is still under construction, please contact us directly if you cannot find a health professional [...]
We will be at the Medical Careers Expo on the 26th March. AMAQ has organised a fantastic afternoon to network with your peers, win prizes, and discover your dream job. ![]()
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And it's FREE! Haven't RSVP'd yet? Register here: qld.ama.com.au/events/MedicalCareersExpo
The AMA says with many Australians feeling heightened levels of anxiety and trauma due to the devastating effects of an increasingly unstable climate, war in Ukraine and the continuing pandemic, it was timely, if possible, to check in with friends, reach out to your GP and take a break from media, including social media.![]()
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Look after your mental health during these tough times says AMA
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The AMA says with many Australians feeling heightened levels of anxiety and trauma due to the devastating effects of an increasingly unstable climate, war in Ukraine and the continuing pandemic, it wa...
We are holding another exhibition: Passion Beyond Medicine!![]()
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This exhibition seeks to recognize and celebrate the passions of Queensland’s doctors and medical students while promoting the benefits to wellbeing of engagement in activities beyond the work environment.![]()
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Calling out to all interested exhibitors. Please see flyer for further information or visit dhq.org.au/passion-beyond-medicine-2022/![]()
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