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A huge thank you to Dr Anne Ulcoq, President of the Doctors’ Health Advisory Service Queensland for your poster presentation “Enabling women physicians to access…
This past Tuesday at UQ, a Guinness World Record Attempt for the Largest Mindfulness Lesson was hosted by former doctor and ACT therapist Dr. Russ Harris!…
ED Staff Specialist Laura Brown has started a ‘brilliance box’ to help create a culture of gratitude and appreciation in the department. Staff members are…
What is parkrun? Parkrun is a free, timed 5km walk or run that takes place every Saturday morning around the world. It is open to…
Details of the programme and a link to register can be found here: https://creativecareersinmedicine.com/ccim-gold-coast-2019/ It’s not too late to register. Don’t miss out on this great…
If this resonates with you, know that you are not alone. To speak with someone who understands and can support you please call the QLD…
In fact, “the prevalence of PTSD is approximately 2 times greater in physicians, at 14.8%, than in the general population, with emergency medicine resident physicians’…
Whilst it is good to see action is being taken against toxic work environments, concerns remain for the unaccredited registrars who will be staffing the…
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If you’re facing exhaustion, it is important to take some steps to recharge your personal battery. You may feel breaks are not productive but breaks…
Get involved on Sunday June 2nd by going for a run or walk at your own pace anywhere in the world. Take a snap and…
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To watch a recording of this session go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trrnP2k6MU0
Take home messages: We need to support each other with humanity and compassion, we need to address the stigma preventing doctors from seeking help and…
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Do you have hidden artistic talents? Are you craving an opportunity to dust off your paintbrushes? Do you have creative works that you would love…
A quote from Kristen Neff, self compassion researcher explains self compassion thus, “Instead of mercilessly judging and criticizing yourself for various inadequacies or shortcomings, self-compassion…
Medicine comes in many forms. Sometimes, it’s coffee with a good friend, a boxing session, or a gentle stroll in the park with the dog.…
Key principles to improving mental health among doctors and medical students from the report: Building a supportive culture – Valuing the NHS workforce: promoting shared…
The conference theme Creating a Healthy Workplace will focus on the impact of the work environment on doctor health and wellbeing. The conference will be relevant…
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Dr Clare Gerada writes “Without psychological defences doctors would be more vulnerable to the effects of exposure to distress, disability, and death. But these defences…
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The Queensland Doctors’ Health Programme encourages doctors to have a relationship with their own GP.
We’ve appointed Australia’s first Chief Medical Wellness Officer to drive cultural and systemic change in health, and reduce stress and burnout among junior and senior…
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When a doctor says “I am depressed” … Clinical Professor Leanne Rowe writes in InSight+ … #openaccess … “I have never reported a doctor with…
This should hardly come as a surprise but it is worth reflecting on. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/22/well/live/can-a-nice-doctor-make-treatments-more-effective.html?smid=fb-nytwell&smtyp=cur