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Alex Hofer

@doc_hof

MBBS FRACGP #justagp Torres Strait

 North Qld, Australia
Joined January 2013
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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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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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Replying to @4corners
Critical illness does not respect geography We need to ensure our most vulnerable communities have access to world’s best care. Rural generalists are a key part of this aspiration @Fly_texan @JHRural @KangarooBeach @ketaminh @RogerRdharris
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#GPTEC2019 “Self care is like fitting your own oxygen mask first.” Dr Cathy Lee, GPTQ
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Replying to @7NewsBrisbane
This @ConversationEDU article by Prof Andrew Whitehouse (@telethonkids) is worth reading. He says there's no evidence. theconversation.com/theres-n…
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Women do not divide themselves like we divide services - Sexual assault, DFV, Women’s Health, SRH, Reproductive Coercion! Agreed need specialist skills, knowledge, practice, research but why silos? How does this assist access for most disadvantaged? Genuine Q?#ChildrenxChoice2019
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“Legalising abortion is not the start of women having abortions - it is the end of women having abortions unsafely and paying for them with their bodies and their lives” - Jan Fran @ #childrenbychoice2019 #end12 #nswpol
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Replying to @acemonline
@acemonline @ChooseWiselyAU I am bewildered by the “routine tests” behaviour. 2 young patients I admitted last night ( large ureteric stone/ leg fracture) had all their bloods PLUS LFTs and COAGs done this morning!! What is driving this? It is bad, wasteful medicine..
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Primary care effective and inexpensive ✅ We know and have known this for a long time yet continue to put money where it does less good 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️
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Thursday Island Hospital, North Qld, is looking for a GP Anaesthetist (+/- interest in retrieval medicine) - please pass onto colleagues who might be interested @broomedocs @ketaminh | smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobtool…
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7yo: you know what I love? Me: what? 7yo: that every pencil has an eraser attached. It’s like the world expects everyone to make mistakes. That’s pretty cool. #TheKidsAreAlright
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WATCH: Huw Parkinson's take on #libspill #auspol #Insiders @rabbitandcoffee

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What little things in life keep GPs up at night or on their toes during consultations? Turmeric? Gluten? Sterile gloves? @drjustincoleman & @LizSturgiss will be on #GP18. What curly questions do you want answered? Tweet us your question (extra kudos for video) @RACGP
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AA man: What do you do? Me: I'm a doctor. AA man: Oh my last customer was a specialist surgeon! What kind of doctor are you? Me: A GP. AA man: Oh wow!!! So you're a specialist in...well...everything. Yes, yes I am. #legend #whyGP
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Interested in learning about or teaching about Medically unexplained symptoms? I’ve brought together some resources here at drlouisestone.wordpress.com/… via @wordpressdotcom
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Meanwhile today, Bill Shorten and Tanya Plibersek have a full programme of visiting hospitals, donating blood, picking up litter, helping elderly people across the road and smiling at each other over fun-sized coffee mugs
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Replying to @ketaminh @Katita1981 @Mummydoc1 @jbeckesmay @_NMay @CharmsFitDoc @DrCorriel @tisharowemd @choo_ek @darakass @Doc_prevention @drannamaino @KatydearKate @DrLindaDykes @TessaRDavis @drbear13 @Sineadnib @EMcardiac @StarSkaterDk @laurahoward10 @_CharAlexander @purdy_eve @gracie_leo @louiseacullen @barbrabackus @Eleytherius @nomadicgp @DrHopeHealth @aml1384 @drnikkistamp @SingleScalpel @drhilary_joyce @Dr_Polarbird @wilgamed @docslc @doc_hof @brookmanknight @RaatusRuth @sara_townend
Thanks Minh ! I was telling Med students recently how fab the health practitioner twitter brigade is - we’re a supportive, positive, power to be reckoned with ! Tweeting for better patient(& practitioner) outcomes while keeping finger on political pulse, & sharing fun anecdotes
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Can't we just be adopted by New Zealand and have Jacinda Ardern be our PM too?
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Currently looking to recruit a GP Obs & GP Anaesth for our team on Thursday Island, FNQ. Please pass on to interested rural GPs & generalists. Applications close next week!! #gorural #islanddocs smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QL… ping @RuralDocsQ
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