Doctors Health
This page provides a directory of services developed by the CSDGP and other affiliated services.

List of local GPs who have indicated they are prepared to see other local GPs as patients (contact us by phone)
List of local Psychologists who have indicated they are prepared to see local GPs as patients

Professional Peer Support for Medical Practitioners - auspiced by BeyondBlue

The Medical Benevolent Association was founded in 1896 to assist medical practitioners, their spouses and children during times of need. It is a completely independent organisation, funded solely through donations from the medical profession. Assistance is available to every registered medical practitioner in NSW and the ACT who is in need.

“The Conspiracy of Silence - emotional health among Medical Practitioners” is a literature review of fifty years of research on doctor’s emotional health. The Conspiracy of Silence ( 721Kb)

“Keeping the Doctor Alive - A Self-care Guidebook for Medical Practitioners” provides medical practitioners with important information and resources on strategies to promote self-care. The guidebook can be ordered from the Publications section of the RACGP website

Balint Groups are small groups of general practitioners who meet to discuss difficult patients. These groups offer a unique and invaluable approach to the psychological aspects of general practice. There are also vacancies available in existing groups for interested GPs. For further information, see Balint Australia.