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Alex Hofer

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MBBS FRACGP #justagp Torres Strait

 North Qld, Australia
Joined January 2013
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Clinical courage is working at the edge of your clinical scope to meet the needs of your patients. This is our bread & butter. Rural clinicians are courageous. We are brave & we work towards morally worthy goals. Proud to belong to this tribe 🥰 #RMA23 @acrrm @RuralDoctorsAus
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“Clearing the cognitive hurdle when something needs to be done for your patient". When no action is not an option and identifying that other resources are not available and no one else is better qualified or experienced, the rural physician makes the choice to act.
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Don’t forget the little things, hobbies & passions that fill your cup 🥰 #RMA23
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You can do everything you want to do. You just can’t do it all in this one moment. Make plans for the future but don’t forget to live in the moment & enjoy the now Refreshing advice from @vwhewitt #RMA23 (Loving this panel!!) 🥰🥰🥰
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“Knowledge is power. Know your rights. Pick up the phone. Talk to the @RuralDoctorsAus or the AMA.” Empowering & encouraging words from Dominique Egan, AMA. #rma23
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Top tip for juniors from @bdodds12 & @BelotMegan - be empowered to set your work-life boundaries; think about what this looks like for you & your family (and remember it’s dynamic & will change over your career - and that’s ok!!) #rma23
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Good question, @bdodds12 - Do we need to redefine what “success” looks like in terms of recruitment & retention in rural & remote Australia 🤔 @ACRRM #RMA23
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“It’s not about the money, it’s about living your best life” - Dr Megan Belot @RuralDoctorsAus @ACRRM 👆👆👆 Absolutely!! Big discussions at #RMA23 about how we can be our best selves & hit the right balance… can we really have it all?
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Discussing medicolegal issues with Dr Chris Bolton, MIPS What are your professional boundaries? Eg. When do you call fatigue? How do you use peer support? Who? How often? #RMA23
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Dr Chris Bolton’s top tips to avoid medicolegal issues… 1Good communication 2Good documentation 3Look after your own well-being #RMA23
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Working in rural health, we tend to accumulate lots of hats & we’re very busy… time away from work is precious & we tend to prioritise the fun stuff (rather than seeking medical care)… Dr Sue Masel #RMA23 @rural_doctors Totally identify with this!!
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Thursday Island Hospital recruiting GP Obs from Jan '23 (preferably permanent but open to short term contracts). Get in touch if you're interested in a sea change. #ruralgeneralist #destinationrural ping @nomadicgp @DoverMarian @55Sevenwaters @LouiseManning1 @Dr_Hempenstall
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Thanks for the RT, @drsarahchalmers - looks like you’re also enjoying the wonders & adventures of tropical island life!! 🏝
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Thanks for the RT, @nomadicgp - I hope you’re enjoying being back home in WA after your Canadian stint. If you’re ever looking for a sea change or find yourself back on the locum circuit, please come & play on TI!
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We can’t underestimate the value of collegial connection in fostering wellbeing and togetherness in what can be an otherwise isolating work day. I’ve had so many life changing and simply ordinary conversations in the tearoom. #justagp #tearoom #wellbeing #intangibleinvestments
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Coffee breaks can be the difference between a supportive GP practice, or one where doctors remain holed up in their rooms, occupying the same building but working alone. @HelenRSalisbury thinks all workplaces should make time for them ow.ly/q7Q850wqe6r
Helen Salisbury: The importance of coffee

Helen Salisbury: The importance of coffee

When I was a newly qualified GP in search of a practice that would feel like home, one of the questions I used to ask was, “When and where do you meet for coffee breaks?” Clearly, the coffee itself...

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It's not about when you show up, but HOW you show up. How to reconnect with home and leave work at work! #worklifebalance | Adam Fraser | TEDxQUT youtu.be/4GRIxwBUCfU
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"What is the level of deliverable (health) care that is both possible for the health system and acceptable to the community?" - the tough conversation that Australia needs to have but keeps shying away from...
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Sounds like @drjustincoleman is loving #islandlife. What a great read about a fantastic role model for #ruralGP #gorural Sea change: Life as a GP in the Tiwi Islands www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/pro… @RACGP @ACRRM @RuralDoctorsAus
Sea change: Life as a GP in the Tiwi Islands

Sea change: Life as a GP in the Tiwi Islands

Dr Justin Coleman recently made a major life change, uprooting from 12 years of city living to move to the remote Tiwi Islands.

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LOVE this child-centric approach to #health policy from @CorinnaHawkes, @MayorofLondon & @PHE_uk. Designed by kids, for healthier kids! We need MORE of this kind of public health approach. london.gov.uk/sites/default/… #enoughNCDs #UNGA74
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We are Stronger Together! This is the message from our Deadly Aboriginal Mental Health Workers Sue and Larissa. They are part of our Social and Emotional Wellbeing Team "Standing on Solid Ground". #RUOKDay #StrongerTogether #WSPD
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