I needed a break from my paediatric training, but why was hitting the pause button so tough?
Medicine is a marathon, not a sprint — this is a mantra we hear repeatedly from the beginning of medical school. It’s embedded in our…
Tag: Doctors are human too
‘It seems ridiculous that I’m too scared to tell you my name’: A GP’s story of hidden mental illness
Australian Doctor received this anonymous article from a GP this week about the loneliness and isolation of mental illness — especially for doctors. They describe…
More than 40% of GPs plan to reduce their hours: AusDoc survey
The ‘Great GP Resignation’ is more likely to mutate into the ‘Great Shift to Part-Time Practice’, an Australian Doctor survey suggests. Facing an ongoing…
‘I’m so tired of work, I fleetingly hope for mild COVID-19 – and a week off’
The irony is not lost on me that it was today, the annual Crazy Socks 4 Docs day, that I found myself sobbing in the shower at…
Doctor’s black socks send powerful message on Crazy Socks 4 Docs day
Medics around the world showed off their footwear to raise awareness of doctors' mental health a part of the annual event on 3 June.
Motherhood or medicine? Women doctors reveal the confronting reality
Long shifts, lack of support, guilt, regret - these are just some of the issues facing female doctors wanting a baby.
‘Get your socks ready’ – it’s (almost) CrazySocks4Docs Day
Founder Dr Geoff Toogood says Friday’s event is dedicated to all health practitioners who have been working under the stress of the pandemic over…
In tough times, here’s how to win at general practice
As we emerge to live with COVID-19, work at the medical coalface is tough for all involved. Tough for practice staff, for GPs, for clinic…
How becoming a GP saved my soul
If we listen to the media around us, it’s not hard to feel beaten into a corner and question why we chose to become GPs.…
High-profile doctor quits over healthcare system failures
'Someone had to make a stand,' says Professor John Wilson who has resigned after 30 years at The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne.
