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What is the Queensland Doctors’ Health Programme?
QDHP is an organisation established by the Doctors’ Health in Queensland to assist colleagues who may be in difficulty. 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 health care 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. We strongly advocate for physicians’ health and regularly collaborate with other organisations to support their work in the field of doctors’ health.
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For doctors and medical students only – Independent and Confidential advice
THIS IS NOT AN EMERGENCY SERVICE
FOR ANY EMERGENCY PLEASE CALL 000
DRS4DRS has been developed by the medical profession for the medical profession. Through our network of doctors’ health advisory and referral services, we offer an independent, safe, supportive and confidential service. DRS4DRS promotes the health and wellbeing of doctors and medical students across Australia. We’re here to help you find the support you need – online resources, education modules, referral services and importantly for wellbeing, we’ll help you find a GP. DrHS distributes the funding for doctors’ health services and if you would prefer to speak with a EAP service for counselling you can access the Converge International/DrHS line via the link below.
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What to expect when you call the QDHP Helpline:
When you call the Helpline, an agent at our paging service will answer your call. They will ask you for *a* name and contact number on which our on-call GP or counsellor can reach you. The confidential helpline is staffed by trained senior General Practitioners and...
October 10th was World Mental Health Day.
The following podcasts feature doctors talking about their own experiences with mental ill health. They speak out to inspire us all to #SeeBeyondTheStigma. In this Lifeline "Holding on to Hope" podcast, Dr Kieran Allen, himself a psychiatry registrar, speaks openly...
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https://vimeo.com/thehypeproject/review/365459220/16c123c19a
Reflections on the Creative Careers in Medicine Conference by the Queensland Doctors’ Health Programme’s Education Officer and Counsellor Vicky Dawes.
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Getting together after a critical incident is good practice, yet is often not prioritized.
If you want to talk to someone who understands, please call (07) 3833 4352.
https://medicguild.com/articles/i-just-wish-wed-debriefed-the-risk-of-not-meeting-after-a-critical-incident/?fbclid=IwAR3V5j0tl_7wJvE06crVH7EGml6sfs9k9M_g2fLSZ519pBW8YpYlstHNqEQ
#doctorssupportingdoctors #QDHPupdate #QDHPjournalclub
#criticalincidentdebrief
We hope this week has been kind, challenging and balanced. Its been a week of new rotations, new teams and new patients.
Here's few tips to remind why you're doing this.
Want help to maintain your confidence? Call (07) 38334352
https://www.themuse.com/advice/5-ways-to-boost-your-confidence-in-a-new-job
#YouveGotThis
As February begins and we settle back into working, we want to gently remind you to spread only kindness. To yourself and others.
https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/kindness
If you need to speak to someone who can offer you kindness, call (07)3833 4352.
#aboveallkindness #doctorssupportingdoctors
Everyday last year, Qld doctors answered our helpline to support other doctors.
This year, DHQ will continue to be there.
If you need to speak with someone who can support you, (07) 3833 4352.
#doctorssupportingdoctors #reachout #whocaresforthecarers #wedo #DHQupdate
2020 has tested the mettle of all Australians. In tough times it’s important we stay connected with loved ones but if you feel you need extra support, your GP is there to help you
#YouAreNotAlone
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Thanks #MJA for highlighting the really important topic of moral injury. Let's start the conversation to reframe "burnout".
If you want to talk with someone who understands, call (07) 3833 4352.
#doctorssupportingdoctors #DHQUpdate #moralinjury
Crisis time for morally injured health care workers … Prof Yee Leung writes #openaccess in InSight+ … "incessant pressure to cut services, to do more with less ... creates workplace that potentially promotes moral injury in these workers" .. https://insightplus.mja.com.au/2021/1/crisis-time-for-morally-injured-health-care-workers/ #medtwitter
As we head into the weekend, may you find time to relax and reflect.
This is also the first weekend many interns are working as doctors. 10 top tips for surviving 👇
If you want to talk to someone who really understands what that means: 07 3833 4352.
https://onthewards.org/top-10-tips-for-surviving-internship-tip-3/
Last Friday DHQ presented at the 2021 Intern Orientation at TPCH on the importance of self care, doctors' health and our 24/7 confidential helpline: (07) 3833 4352. Thanks to Dr Khursandi for sharing her wisdom.
#doctorssupportingdoctors #DHQUpdate #welcomenewdoctors
PPE for your mind: a peer support initiative for health care workers in @theMJA https://www.mja.com.au/journal/2021/214/1/ppe-your-mind-peer-support-initiative-health-care-workers
#doctorshealth #peersupport #DHQUpdate