In Practice: Reflective writing for clinician wellbeing The Doctors for Women in Rural Medicine Committee is hosting a new workshop aimed at overcoming isolation and reducing burnout.
RACGP Chair: ‘I hope we don’t see general practice as being in crisis’ The new RACGP NSW&ACT Chair has her sights set on reducing doctor burnout and inspiring the next generation of practice owners.
More respect needed for ‘Craft of Generalism’: GP A prominent general practice academic says there is an urgent need to clarify the value and expertise of generalist approaches in healthcare.
Researchers propose steps to ‘reinvigorate’ general practice A team of Australian GPs have put forward a plan for general practice – but are these steps realistic for the average practice?
What characteristics are most associated with GP burnout? According to new research, risk factors include being aged 40–60, working long hours and not having a spouse.
GPs with double lives: Authors Dr Melanie Cheng and Dr Joanna Nell talk about becoming writers, balancing this parallel career and how being a GP complements their creative lives.
Health of the Nation: Investment needed to secure the future of general practice Business sustainability, burnout, red tape and an impending youth mental health crisis headline concerns raised by GPs.
Burnout twice as risky for patient safety: Study A large new meta-analysis also shows burnt out doctors are three times more likely to consider leaving their job or regretting their career.
Why Australia needs a systemic response to burnout Healthcare workers are under strain more than any other time in history. A strategic approach is needed, not tokenistic wellbeing advice, writes Dr Tammra Warby.
How a Tasmanian clinic increased profits by 20% – and beat burnout ‘Burnout Prevention’, where GPs work altered hours and are encouraged to do restorative activities outside of work, has benefited clinicians and patients alike.