SafeDr: Safe Doctors for Safer Patient Care
Empowering doctors through transformational WHS law reforms is essential to address unsafe working conditions in health care
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SafeDr seeks your feedback to help us continually update and improve the content and functionality of this site, particularly in addressing issues like bullying in medicine. SafeDr is not an advice or support service, and we are unable to respond to your questions or comments regarding workplace abuse or other concerns.
For assistance and support, please contact your treating GP, psychologist, or the Doctors' Health Line at 1800006888, available 24/7. Our commitment to safer patient care aligns with the WHS law reforms aimed at enhancing workplace environments for healthcare professionals.
You can find "Every Doctor: healthier doctors = healthier patients" available online through Taylor and Francis or Booktopia.
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Who am I?
Acknowledgements
Acknowledgements
To respond more effectively to workplace abuse and the issue of bullying in medicine, I compiled a personal WHS resource drawn from my 45 years of clinical experience and research. With valuable input from my strong network of colleagues, my small personal project evolved into SafeDr: a platform designed to put Australia’s groundbreaking
To respond more effectively to workplace abuse and the issue of bullying in medicine, I compiled a personal WHS resource drawn from my 45 years of clinical experience and research. With valuable input from my strong network of colleagues, my small personal project evolved into SafeDr: a platform designed to put Australia’s groundbreaking new WHS law reforms at every doctor’s fingertips 24/7.
My core belief is simple: safer doctors deliver safer patient care. The health system must be a leader—not a laggard—in WHS, to protect patients, doctors, and all health workers, and to set a positive example for every Australian workplace.
With decades of experience as a rural GP, I continue to see patients suffering from serious physical and psychological injuries.
For years, I have also served as a non-executive director, including past roles chairing public and private hospital boards, holding positions on RACGP Council, and serving as Deputy Chancellor of Monash University.
Through this extensive experience, I have gained valuable medico-legal expertise in work health and safety. My qualifications include: MD (for research in cognitive behavioural therapy), MB BS, FRACGP, Fellowship of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and Doctor of Laws (LLD, Honoris Causa).
I love writing and have published 11 books, including co-authoring the second edition of Every Doctor: healthier doctors = healthier patients (published by Taylor & Francis). Additionally, I write regular opinion pieces focusing on doctors’ mental health and WHS for MJA Insight+.
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Acknowledgements
Acknowledgements
I wish to acknowledge the regulators and commissions that oversee work health and safety (WHS) in Australia for the rich information on their websites, which has informed the content of the SafeDr website, including:
Safe Work Australia, WorkSafe Victoria (Vic), SafeWork NSW (NSW), WorkSafe Queensland (QLD), WorkSafe WA (WA), SafeWork Sou
I wish to acknowledge the regulators and commissions that oversee work health and safety (WHS) in Australia for the rich information on their websites, which has informed the content of the SafeDr website, including:
Safe Work Australia, WorkSafe Victoria (Vic), SafeWork NSW (NSW), WorkSafe Queensland (QLD), WorkSafe WA (WA), SafeWork South Australia (SA), WorkSafe ACT (ACT), WorkSafe Tasmania (Tas), Northern Territory WorkSafe (NT),
Federal (Commonwealth) Comcare,
Fair Work Commission,
Fair Work Ombudsman,
Australian Human Rights Commission,
NSW Anti-Discrimination Board,
Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission,
Equal Opportunity Commission SA, Queensland Human Rights Commission,
Equal Opportunity Commission WA,
ACT Human Rights Commission,
NT Anti-Discrimination Commission,
Office of the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner Tasmania,
National and State-based Mental Health Commissions.
The resources on their respective websites are crucial, especially as we navigate WHS law reforms and address workplace abuse in healthcare and the wider community.
Disclaimer
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Disclaimer
The information provided by SafeDr is for general information only and does not include medical, health, financial, or legal advice. This is particularly important in the context of bullying and other forms of workplace abuse in medicine, where professional guidance is essential.
SafeDr is not a substitute for professional advice, and the
The information provided by SafeDr is for general information only and does not include medical, health, financial, or legal advice. This is particularly important in the context of bullying and other forms of workplace abuse in medicine, where professional guidance is essential.
SafeDr is not a substitute for professional advice, and therefore, before taking any actions based on such information, SafeDr encourages you to consult with appropriate health and legal professionals to ensure safer patient care.
SafeDr does not make any representations regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information found on the app or the links to external websites.
The website contains links to government and other websites or content belonging to third parties. Any feedback on these external websites should be directed to those sites.
Under no circumstances shall SafeDr have any liability for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of your use of the website or reliance on any information provided on the website. Your use of the website and reliance on any information is solely at your own risk, especially in light of continually evolving WHS law reforms aimed at addressing workplace abuse.