Reclaiming compassion: How one GP survived burnout
Dr Richard Mayes is sharing his story to help other doctors struggling to manage their own compassion
15th May 2019
Rural GP Dr Richard Mayes loved being the most devoted, caring and available doctor he possible could be for his community in central Victoria. But he was forced to leave when his commitment to his patients started coming at the expense of his family and mental wellbeing.
Dr Mayes (2nd from left) attends a dance class. Photo: Movement Zone Dance Studio, Castlemaine
His journey back was a long