Australian Doctor News

Is burnout just a euphemism for depression?

8th November 2019
At the RACGP’s recent conference in Adelaide, Sydney GP Dr Jan Orman opened her presentation with a provocative question: …
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Dr Jan Orman
Australian Doctor News

Propranolol: Is it a doctor suicide risk?

5th November 2019
A psychiatrist is urging caution around propranolol prescribing, saying five doctors have disclosed to her plans to suicide…
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Dr Helen Schultz
Medical Observer Opinion

4 pitfalls to GP burnout - and how to avoid them

5th November 2019
I looked at a free book chapter from Harvard Business Review today and saw a striking graph illustrating what we’re up…
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6Minutes News

Obstetrician blasted over comments about female doctors

1st November 2019
A senior obstetrician is under fire over comments he’s made that the upswing in female doctors makes the medical profession…
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6Minutes News

Have you ever peed in the consult room sink? Some GPs have

30th October 2019
Would you consider peeing in the consulting room sink if there was no time to dash out to the loo? The answer is ‘yes’ for…
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Sink
6Minutes News

Fancy doing your consults standing up? Some GPs already are

29th October 2019
GPs in the UK are set to trial standing consultations in a bid to improve their own health and encourage patients to follow…
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UK GPs to stand up for better health
6Minutes News

Would a 'wellness officer' help doctor burnout?

25th October 2019
A 'chief wellness officer' is among the suggestions from a major report on burnout in the US medical system, which says…
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