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25.01.2022 As of 23 August, Victoria had 2,692 cases of coronavirus (Covid-19) in healthcare workers. Of those 2,450 were diagnosed in July and August. In the second wave of Covid-19 cases, it has been found that at least 69 per cent of all healthcare worker cases have been or were likely to have been workplace acquired, with a number remaining under investigation. (https://covidlive.com.au//protecting-our-healthcare-worker) The recent number of Covid-19 cases in South East Queenslan...d has rightly drawn attention to the safety of our own healthcare workers. We need to ensure they are adequately supported, not just with regards to PPE but also with respect to their psychological and physical wellbeing. Queensland doctors and medical students, look after each other, take care of yourselves and seek help when you need to. Doctors' Health in Queensland stands with you and is here to support you. QLD doctors supporting QLD doctors. https://dhq.org.au/dhasq-qdhp-short-videos/

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22.01.2022 You can help Doctors' Health in Queensland to support the health and wellbeing of doctors and medical students across Queensland by donating today! Your donation will help to: fund our 24/7 confidential helpline... provide training and education on a range of doctors' health topics fund research into doctors' health About Doctors' Health in Queensland: In 1989, a group of doctors decided to develop an organised approach to assisting their colleagues in difficulty. This lead to the formation of the Doctors' Health Advisory Service (QLD), (DHAS(Q), under the leadership of Professor Joan Lawrence. Since then, the DHAS(Q), now known as Doctors' Health in Queensland, has regularly comforted, supported and relieved the distress of doctors suffering sickness, helplessness, disability and misfortune.

22.01.2022 Looking to learn more about mandatory reporting for Health Professionals? Check out this podcast series from the QLD Integrity Commissioner and partners (HEAL (Health, Ethics and Law) Avant Mutual Doctors' Health in Queensland and The Office of the Health Ombudsman)

21.01.2022 Is raising patient awareness of doctors' health matters a key ingredient in reforming and improving the health and wellbeing of the medical community? Drs Erian, Erian, Tanios and McClaren writing in The Medical Journal of Australia InSight+ contend that they play a crucial role. What do you think?

20.01.2022 Are you a GP looking to upskill in telemedicine? Check out this two day online GP telemedicine training course. The program is clinically orientated and is an approved RACGP accredited activity with 40 CPD points. ... With thanks to our friends at Creative Careers in Medicine.

19.01.2022 COVID-19 and PPE Doctors and all health care workers need access to PPE when caring for patients with COVID and at risk of COVID during this pandemic. Doctors' Health in Queensland have been championing the health and wellbeing of doctors for decades, recognising the importance of physical and mental wellbeing. Recent concerns being raised about poor access to PPE for doctors and other health workers on the frontline are deeply concerning. ... Poor access to PPE causes both physical health risks and psychological distress. When doctors are not provided with the equipment that they require for their personal safety, they cannot deliver care to their patients safely. Increasing infections in doctors and other health workers has a serious impact on the health workforce - increasing the risk of fatigue and burnout in the workforce left behind. Returning to work is more complex that simply waiting for the infectious period to pass. The doctor needs to be well enough to return to work. Access to appropriate, fit-for-purpose PPE is essential to maintaining an adequately manned workforce within both the hospital and community health care settings. Doctors' Health in Queensland strongly supports calls to ensure that access to PPE remains a top priority across Australia in all health care settings. https://www.mja.com.au//current-guidelines-respiratory-pro https://www.mja.com.au//fit-testing-n95p2-masks-protect-he AMA Queensland Victorian Doctors Health Program Doctors' Health SA - DHSA Doctors' Health Advisory Service NSW & ACT Doctors' Health Advisory Service Western Australia Tasmanian Doctors Health Program AMA Council of Doctors in Training - AMA CDT AMSA: Australian Medical Students' Association 7NEWS Brisbane ABC Brisbane The Medical Journal of Australia

19.01.2022 You may remember Mind Body Miko the former plastic surgery registrar from her blog post "The ugly side of becoming a surgeon" but we bet you didn't know that she was a fantastic artist too. Check out her medical themed art! Ramen styled lumbar plexus nerves on a poster? Don't mind if we do?!

19.01.2022 Have you experienced or witnessed rudeness at work? Watch this TEDx talk by Emergency Consultant and founder of Civility Saves Lives Dr Chris Turner. When someone is rude at work:... 38% of recipients reduce the quality of their work 48% reduce their time at work 25% take it our on service users Rudeness affects witnesses too: 20% experience a decrease in performance 50% have a decrease in willingness to help others "For competent teams, the single most important factor determining the outcome of that team is how we treat each other" For more information go to: https://www.civilitysaveslives.com/ If you are a QLD-based doctor or medical student and have experienced or witnessed bullying at work and would like to speak to someone, call Doctors' Health in Queensland 24/7 on 07 3833 4352. If you would like to explore how to tackle this problem in your own workplace, contact us at [email protected]

19.01.2022 How do you feel when you know your next patient is a doctor themselves? Would you like to better understand how to be a doctor to another doctor? Join Doctors' Health in Queensland Medical Director Dr Margaret Kay and President Dr Anne Ulcoq for this upcoming online event. Gain a better understanding about how doctors access health care. ... Explore the issues that doctors experience when being a patient. Learn how you can be more comfortable caring for doctors who seek your care. Understand the supports available when a doctor is unwell. Be prepared to support medical colleagues in distress. Don't miss out, sign up today! (Eligible for 3 RACGP CPD points)

17.01.2022 A sneak peak behind the scenes at Doctors' Health in Queensland! Here we see our Medical Director, Dr Margaret Kay in the office with our Counsellor and Education Officer Vicky Dawes' dog. Covid has meant we have had to become flexible with our working arrangements, much like many doctors around Australia. So it's great to have these moments back in the office!

17.01.2022 Australian Mental Health Prize nominations are now open! Do you know someone who has made outstanding contributions to either the promotion of mental health, or the prevention/treatment of mental illness in areas such as advocacy, research or service provision? Nominations are open now until 30th August. ... For more information and to nominate go to: https://www.australianmentalhealthprize.org.au/

17.01.2022 Are you looking for evidence-based ways to enhance your wellbeing? Why not try these techniques aimed at health practitioners from the Black Dog Institute: Increased physical activity... Gratitude journalling Mood monitoring Structured problem solving Mindfulness See more

16.01.2022 Our free, confidential helpline provides support to all doctors and medical students across Queensland. You can call us 24/7 on 07 3833 4352.

16.01.2022 February is almost over. I know! Where has the year gone? By now you might be feeling fatigued and overwhelmed, or not really certain you're doing a good-enough job? Be kind to yourself. ... If you want to talk with someone who understands, please call (07) 3833 4352. https://sciencedirect.com/scien/article//S0149763418305220 #fatigue #QDHPUpdate #doctorshealth

15.01.2022 ICYMI: Here are the recordings from the inaugural #NotYoga2020 https://bit.ly/2JGa81H More information on the event: https://medicine.unimelb.edu.au//n/not-yoga-2020-symposium What a fabulous event!... Thank you to all contributors.

14.01.2022 An important reminder from Beyond Blue. We may be doing ok in Queensland for the moment but we remain on alert. Do you feel there is an expectation for our healthcare workers to be superhuman?

14.01.2022 Support is available here in Queensland by calling (07) 3833 4352. One of your peers is available to answer the call. Its free, its confidential, and its designed to support you. ... Please call. Thanks to our colleagues at AMA Media for the shout out on Twitter. #COVID19 is a heavy burden. Doctors are working long hours in difficult conditions and risking their own health. Confidential support is available in every state and territory here: http://drs4drs.com.au or call Lifeline 13 11 14 #mh4docs #medtwitter AMA Queensland #doctorssupportingdoctors

13.01.2022 As we wave goodbye to 2020 and welcome in 2021, we thank you all for your support of Doctors' Health in Queensland this year. 2020 has been a great reminder th...at doctors' health encompasses not just mental health, but every aspect of wellbeing - that includes physical, financial, workplace, social, spiritual, and medicolegal health. QLD doctors and medical students, whatever 2021 brings us, we are here for you. Our confidential helpline is available 24/7 on 07 3833 4352.

13.01.2022 Dr Mya Cubitt, Emergency Consultant and Chair of the Victorian Faculty Board of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine, penned this powerful ABC News piece, describing the complex range of emotions she experienced after testing positive for COVID-19.

13.01.2022 Check out this wonderful self care tool from Brisbane GP Dr Johanna Lynch and try out the questions on yourself.

13.01.2022 Wondering how the Doctors' Health in Queensland helpline works? When you call the helpline (07 3833 4352), your call will be answered by an agent at our paging service. They will ask you to provide a name and contact number that our on call GP can ring you on. The GP will then call you back within a reasonable time frame. Please note, the helpline is a volunteer run service, staffed by trained senior GPs skilled in supporting medical colleagues. Our GPs are often on call alo...ngside their own clinical practice. We therefore appreciate your patience if the GP on call is not able to return your call immediately. The Doctors' Health in Queensland helpline is not a crisis line. If you are experiencing a crisis, urgent support is available at: Lifeline 13 11 14 Beyondblue 1300 22 4636 Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 In an emergency call - 000 For more information go to our website www.dhq.org.au

12.01.2022 We are sorry we've been silent for so long. We've had a few technical issues here at DHQ with this page. So, we reached out to someone who understood the problems we were having. And now, we are back! If you're having technical issues with your role as a doctor or medical student, follow our lead and reach out to someone who understands. Help is only a call away (07) 3833 4352. ... #doctorssupportingdoctors #DHQisback #whacaresforthecarers #wedo

12.01.2022 The Royal Australian and NZ College of Psychiatrists, invites all medical professionals to join international doctors' health expert Dr Michael Myers for a free webinar: Physician wellness in the era of COVID-19. Time: 8:00am (AEST) Date: 30th September 2020 Online, via Zoom... Register here: https://ranzcp-org.zoom.us//regi/WN_4gCdUhmKR_6XImdfzdHHUQ See more

11.01.2022 Did you know Doctors' Health in Queensland isn't just a 24/7 helpline? We can also provide expert speakers (online or in person) on a range of doctors' health issues. Contact us today at [email protected] to find out more!

11.01.2022 Ahead of International Women's Day on Monday, we are focusing on #WomenInMedicine If you feel concerned, uncertain, or need some solid advice from someone who's been there, call (07)3833 4352. https://feminem.org///vulnerability-and-shame-in-medicine/... #doctorshealth #InternationalWomensDay #vulnerability

11.01.2022 Are you wondering if the @dochealthqld helpline is for you? If you are a QLD-based doctor or medical student at any stage of your career, you can call us. If you are a QLD-based international medical graduate, you can call us. ... If you are a friend, colleague or family member concerned about a QLD-based doctor or medical student, you can call us. If you are a QLD-based doctor or medical student affected by a physical, mental, workplace or personal issue and looking for confidential support, you can call us. If you are a QLD-based doctor or medical student but not currently working, you can call us. If you are a member of public looking for health advice, please contact your GP or in an emergency call 000. If it is a crisis situation, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14, Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636, or in an emergency call 000. If you are a QLD-based doctor or medical student looking for medico-legal advice, please contact your medical defence organisation. If you are a doctor, medical student or member of public needing a prescription or a referral, please contact your GP. If you are a doctor or medical student, in Australia but based outside of QLD, please go to https://www.drs4drs.com.au/getting-help/ to find your state or territory doctors’ health advisory service. We encourage all doctors and medical students to have their own GP. (And if you have a GP, when was the last time you saw them?!) The confidential Doctors' Health in Queensland helpline is available 24/7, free of charge, on 07 3833 4352. (flip phone optional!)

11.01.2022 Getting together after a critical incident is good practice, yet is often not prioritized. Thanks to Nikita Devarajan for sending this through. If you have found an article that you think might be of interest, please send it through. ... If you want to talk to someone who understands, please call (07) 3833 4352. https://medicguild.com//i-just-wish-wed-debriefed-the-ris/ #doctorssupportingdoctors #QDHPupdate #QDHPjournalclub #criticalincidentdebrief

11.01.2022 "The anxiety among my colleagues and all the patients I see is palpable. I have no doubt that in 28 years as a doctor this is the most stressful period I have encountered." Emergency consultant Dr Stephen Parnis writes in the Guardian Australia about his experience being on the front line of the current Covid-19 wave in Melbourne. AMA Victoria MIGA

10.01.2022 The Doctors' Health in Queensland helpline will continue to be available 24/7 throughout December for all QLD based doctors and medical students on 07 3833 4352. Please note, that our office will be closing from 24th December, re-opening on the 7th January 2021. All administrative and educational enquiries will be responded to in the New Year. We wish you all a healthy and happy festive season!

10.01.2022 Ahead of International Women's Day on Monday, its great to see DHQ celebrating Women in Medicine & Art and Medicine. #DHQUpdate #womeninmedicine

09.01.2022 Doctors' Health in Queensland Board Director Dr Jon-Paul Khoo speaks with ABC Brisbane: "As a profession we need to be accepting and non-judgemental in treating our own." "We need to support their appropriate efforts to self-manage and assist with psychological and pharmacological treatments if necessary."... If you are a QLD-based doctor or medical student who would like to speak to a supportive colleague in confidence, call us on 07 3833 4352.

09.01.2022 Vale Dr Harry Nespolon, GP and President of the RACGP. Our sincere condolences to his family, friends, colleagues and patients from all of us at Doctors' Health in Queensland.

08.01.2022 Continuing on our theme of civility, why not try this quick assessment of your own behaviour? http://www.christineporath.com/assess-yourself/ Christine Porath is author of Mastering Civility: A Manifesto for the Workplace. ... As always, the Doctors' Health in Queensland helpline is available 24/7 on 07 3833 4352 if you would like to speak to someone in confidence about issues of incivility in the workplace, or any other difficulties you may be facing. If you would like Doctors' Health in Queensland to come to your workplace to facilitate an education or outreach session, get in contact via [email protected]

08.01.2022 We hope this week has been kind, challenging (in a good way) 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. If you'd like to check in with someone who knows how to help boost your confidence, call (07) 38334352 ... https://themuse.com//5-ways-to-boost-your-confidence-in-a- #YouveGotThis #enjoytheweekend

08.01.2022 Burnout. Compassion fatigue. Vicarious trauma. Do you know the difference? Would you be able to identify the signs in yourself or a colleague? What can you do about it?... Check out this great resource from Karen Gaunson, Kym Jenkins, Margie Stuchbery & Brett McDermott: https://bit.ly/2NPaf9B For more great resources go to our website: https://www.dhq.org.au/

08.01.2022 As January becomes February, and we settle into the rhythm of work and life, we would like to gently remind you of this fabulous initiative: https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/kindness Spread only kindness. To yourself and others. If you need kindness from someone who understands what you're experiencing, call (07) 3833 4352. ... Shout out to the fabulous Queensland clinicians who contributed to the Pandemic Kindness Movement: Dr Shahina Braganza & Dr Lynne McKinlay! #doctorssupportingdoctors #aboveallkindness

07.01.2022 Check out Doctors' Health in Queensland Board Member and Psychiatrist Dr Jon-Paul Khoo speaking live with Kelly Higgins-Devine about doctors' health this afternoon at 4.30pm! https://www.abc.net.au/radio/brisbane/programs/drive/

07.01.2022 Doctors' Health in Queensland featured in the Brisbane Times. QLD doctors and medical students, we are here for you.

06.01.2022 Looking for information on burnout? Check out this resource from the RANZCP Your Health in Mind https://www.ranzcp.org//burnout-and-compassion-fatigue.aspx... For more doctors' health resources go to our website: https://www.dhq.org.au/

05.01.2022 In medicine it can be hard to identify when a colleague is going through a tough time. Work can be busy and stressful with colleagues that we don’t have much time to get to know. When we are experiencing the same stressors and difficulties ourselves it can be hard to recognise the impact on our colleagues and peers but also crucially on our own wellbeing. There’s not a lanyard badge that says Having a tough day. Please be kind and ask me how I am. That lanyard badge might ...in fact look like unfriendliness or irritability, it might be being late to work or trying to juggling exam study, clinical work and home life. Think about what your colleagues are saying, what they are doing and what is going on in their life. Take a moment to reflect on your own words, behaviours and life challenges too. Asking someone R U OK? doesn’t have to be a grand gesture. R U OK? is in small moments of compassionate connection that every one of us can do no matter who we are, where we are working or who we are asking. A kind word, an gentle enquiry, a moment of connection. Sometimes the smallest interventions can have the biggest impact. At Doctors' Health in Queensland we get calls to our confidential helpline from doctors and medical students at every stage of their careers, from the greenest medical student to the most senior consultant. We get calls relating to physical and mental health problems, clinical situations, errors and complaints, personal challenges, stress, burnout, and bullying. No matter what challenge they are facing, every one of our callers is looking for connection, support and validation that they are not alone. Often we are the first person they have spoken to about the difficulties they are facing. There is nothing to distinguish these doctors from yourselves. Our callers are your colleagues, your friends, your seniors and juniors, they are just like you, they are you. You can ask R U OK? It’s ok to say you’re not. A huge thank you to medical student Hanh from Cedar Nest Productions and her friends for making this amazing video for us. R U OK Day

05.01.2022 Join our friends at Queensland Medical Women's Society for Christmas party celebrations! Sunday 29th November, 4-7pm, The Medley Cafe. For more information and to book your ticket go to: https://qld.afmw.org.au/2020-christmas-party/

04.01.2022 The Australian & New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators (ANZAHPE) is hosting a zoom panel discussion to "explore and share how art can be used to promote different ways of knowing and seeing in healthcare." "The session will commence with a brief outline of health humanities, including how art can be used to foster empathy and reflection in ourselves and our students. The panel will share insights from producing their creative art works, including a vision ...for diversity and inclusivity, to challenge the status quo, to bridge clinical and human experiences, to enrich understandings of everyday clinical practice and connect and build community." Thanks to our friends at Creative Careers in Medicine for sharing this event! The event is free and open to all.

03.01.2022 Are you a Queensland based GP or GP registrar? Join us for DHQ Connect - GP Hub! We know it can be challenging to stay connected as a GP, especially in the current climate. DHQ Connect - GP Hub is your chance to talk about work, home and everything in-between. GP Hub provides a safe online forum for you to connect to your peers in a supportive small group environment. Next session is 7.30pm 28th August! ... Register by emailing us at [email protected]

03.01.2022 Doctors’ Health in Queensland wishes to announce that Dr Margaret Kay will be stepping aside today from her role as Medical Director and CEO. She will continue to work with Doctors' Health in Queensland as a volunteer general practitioner supporting the education and training of our On Call GP Panel and continuing to support our advocacy towards enhancing the wellbeing of doctors and medical students across Queensland. Please join us in thanking Margaret for her incredible ...work supporting the health and wellbeing of doctors and medical students across Queensland. We think you will all agree her dedication, expertise and compassion has made a huge difference to the lives of the doctors and medical students she has helped.

03.01.2022 Has your wellbeing been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic? If the answer is yes, you are not alone. The 2020 General Practice: Health of the Nation Report shows that: In May 2020, one in two Australian GPs (52%) reported at least one negative impact to their wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic. ... The most commonly reported impact was to worklife balance (33%). More than one in four (27%) reported a deterioration in their mental health state. GPs aged <45 years were more likely to report a deterioration in their mental health than GPs aged 45 years (33% versus 23%). Female GPs were more likely to report a deterioration in their worklife balance than male GPs (35% versus 29%). In mid-April 2020, almost one in three GPs in training reported they had needed to take leave due to self-isolation or illness. For 6% this was unpaid. Three in four GPs in training reported a decrease in their patient load since the COVID-19 pandemic. GPs in training reported being concerned about the disruption COVID-19 has caused to their training and employment, and the potential effects on their career and training progression.

02.01.2022 Are you a Brisbane South PHN GP? Looking to connect with your peers? Join us at Brisbane South PHN Connect. Dates and more details below...

02.01.2022 Read the new Australian Medical Association Position Statement on the Health and Wellbeing of Doctors and Medical Students here: https://ama.com.au//health-and-wellbeing-doctors-and-medic An important reminder - you do not need to be an AMA member to access your local state/territory Doctors' Health Advisory Service. All QLD based doctors and medical students can call Doctors' Health in Queensland 24/7 for support on 07 3833 4352.

02.01.2022 A real good news story in doctors’ health! Congratulations Dinesh! You can connect with Dinesh’s organisation here: Doctors With Disabilities Australia

02.01.2022 Join us in congratulating our wonderful Medical Director Dr Margaret Kay for being awarded the 2020 RACGP Queensland Faculty Award. Thank you for all your hard work Margaret!

01.01.2022 Don't forget, Thursday 10th September is R U OK Day. What are you doing in your workplace? The Beyond Blue National Mental Health Survey of Doctors and Medical Students found that one-quarter of doctors reported having thoughts of taking their own life prior to the last 12 months, and 10.4% reported having these thoughts within the last 12 months. Approximately 2% of doctors reported having ever attempted suicide.... R U OK? This conversation could change a life. If you need to speak to someone now, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. If you are a doctor or medical student looking for (non-crisis) support you can find details of your local state or territory doctors' health advisory service in the comments

01.01.2022 Upcoming free webinar series from The Alfred "The three themed sessions will highlight the criticality of compassion to the provision of high-quality care and clinician well-being, and consider how the notion informs practice at both the local level and the health and social policy level." Register here: https://emergencyeducation.org.au/progr/compassion-is-care/