Authors

Shaun Prentice

BPsychSc (Hons), MPsych (Clin), PhD, Clinical Associate Lecturer, School of Psychology, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA; Research Officer, General Practice Training Research Team, The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, Adelaide, SA


Burnout and wellbeing in the Australian general practice training context: Stakeholder-informed guidelines

Study to inform the development of feasible, acceptable and useful intervention strategies for Australian general practice training to address burnout and wellbeing.


A qualitative exploration of burnout prevention and reduction strategies for general practice registrars

Burnout prevention and management require both individual and organisational-level change.


Defining burnout: What is this syndrome and what sets it apart from other labels?

This article seeks to define burnout and delineate it from similar conditions.


Medical culture: How it affects general practitioners’ wellbeing and what needs to change

This article seeks to highlight how certain aspects of medical culture are hazardous to doctors’ health, and offer guidance for how GPs can support cultural reform.


Risk factors for burnout in Australian general practice registrars: A qualitative study

Research examining medical trainee burnout has typically not focused within specialties. The present study therefore explored perspectives and experiences of registrar burnout.


Self-care: Why it matters and what to do about it

This article argues for why GPs need to engage in self‑care and outlines a new self-care package being offered by the RACGP.


Transitions, adaptation and uncertainty in general practice training

This paper provides an understanding of the transition process and explores specific contributing factors, including uncertainty.


Writing grant applications: A practical guide for the novice researcher

The authors provide guidance on the grant application process for clinicians with an interest in research.