The role of private health in supporting GPs’ mental health SPONSORED: Taking time to look after mental health and wellbeing can sometimes come second to the responsibilities and demands of being a doctor.
RACGP urges eligible doctors to sign up for PEP The course provides access to full A1 Medicare rebates, support and mentoring from medical educators, and an optional exam preparation course.
Doctors lead international ‘most trusted’ profession poll Faith in doctors has risen even higher since the pandemic began, seeing the profession overtake scientists for the first time.
Claims underpayment of junior doctors ‘pervasive’ in hospitals A new class action aims to rectify the alleged issue and improve the wellbeing of those affected.
Medical training highly rated – but bullying still a problem GPs in training reported the lowest rates of harassment and bullying of all the groups surveyed.
New free mental health service for doctors The pandemic has taken a considerable toll on people’s mental health – and Australia’s healthcare professionals are not immune.
On the frontline? Ditch the stubble and enact the bubble GPs Dr Wendy Burton and Dr Kat McLean have some tips for managing your day and keeping you and your family safe.
Junior doctors working unsafe hours to ‘earn their stripes’ New research highlights the need for workplace improvements to help protect junior doctors’ health and wellbeing.
RACGP President accuses Pharmacy Guild of ‘classic overreach’ The powerful lobby group has again called for expanding pharmacists’ scope of practice following a new report that predicts a major GP workforce shortfall by 2030.
New website to support doctors’ health and wellbeing DRS4DRS helps practitioners and medical students easily connect with health services and programs specifically designed for their needs.