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October 21, 2019
Mayo Clinic found that giving physicians a way to gather in small groups for semistructured, private discussions in restaurants, coffee shops or reserved rooms results in measurably lower burnout and social isolation, and higher well-being and job satisfaction.
October 21, 2019
Doctors are vulnerable to mental health problems and progress is being made to shift the associated stigma.
September 03, 2019
Internal medicine physician shares her story about reaching out for help with colleagues.
February 19, 2019
After nearly 50 years support has been brought forward a year earlier, from 1 July 2019, to provide civilian doctors and nurses who provided medical care in the Vietnam War with the support and access to medical treatments they need.
July 24, 2018
One third of Australians suffer from what is termed ‘social jetlag’ – a condition that surfaces when a person’s natural body clock does not align with their daily routine.
June 01, 2018
Dr Geoff Toogood founded this online movement after he had his mental health/wellness questioned due 2 wearing odd socks! He urges everyone to stop the stigma in medicine. This is now an annual day - 1 June.
March 04, 2018
Summary of recent developments in changing the Mandatory Reporting requirements
February 26, 2018
Recent research reveals what contributes to doctors' burnout and what they do to cope
January 12, 2018
A new year brings new pathways. Perhaps you are starting as an intern this year? This is a great article by an Australian Junior Doctor who shares her experience and tips on managing your internship.
December 07, 2017
#Crazysocksfordocs founder, Dr Geoff Toogood, Melbourne based Cardiologist shares his own personal experiences and details his plea that doctors look after themselves.
November 03, 2017
Doctors' Health NT was officially launched at Compass Learning & Education Conference 2017, with this its new website and raising awareness of the program and services
October 06, 2017
A message from local doctor, Dr Tamsin Cockayne
September 28, 2017
We all carry our wheelbarrow of bricks around with us.
June 06, 2017
It is important that we support each other within the profession and know that there are avenues of support whenever you need.
March 16, 2017
30 Second Doctors' Health Survey
February 21, 2017
A trial is underway in South Australia to investigate how telemedicine can be applied to help doctors in rural and remote areas access better healthcare for themselves.
February 14, 2017
Doctors' Health SA, AMA (NT), NT PHN, and NTGPE are working together to establish a doctors’ health program across the Northern Territory. It is an independent and profession-controlled program dedicated to improving the health of doctors and medical students for the good of the community.