University:
Western Sydney University
Course:
MEDI 2003 | Clinical Sciences 2
Academic year:

2024
Views:

19

Pages:

1
Author:

Mariam A. A.

Medical Practitioner Health Outcomes Doctors and suicide • 400% increase in males • 700% increase in females • Low parasuicide rate 🡪 usually successful Mental health stigma • Greater than general public • Reinforces denial • Contributes to delay in seeking care • Greatest risk is dual diagnosis 🡪 mood disorder, substance abuse o Substance abuse: access, denial, higher incidence alcoholism in family, tendency to deny/minimise/rationalise/ ‘outsmart’ professionals Have your own GP • Fewer than 40% have an identifiable GP • Many who do consult their spouse or practice partner • Many have not consulted that doctor for years • Find a GP you trust, encourage your colleagues to do the same Doctor stats • Vaccination rates e.g. tetanus/hepatitis B: 49 – 87% • Blood Pressure: 93% GP’s • Cholesterol: 64% GP’s in last 3 years o 51% ordered test for themselves • 47-81% mammogram Risk factors for impairment (DHAS) • Not having been locally trained • Lacking a network of colleagues • Not being involved in Continuing Professional Development • Coming from a non-English-speaking Background • Practising in rural area • In solo practice • Not being married • Being a woman NEATER • Nutrition • Exercise • Avoidance of toxins • Tranquillity • Enjoyment • Relationships