Crisis Intervention
If you need support or guidance during a personal or professional crisis, Dr DOC has developed the following initiatives:
• Link Doctors in each Division of General Practice for advice and guidance
• A local Division of General Practice Crisis Plan to mobilise support quickly and effectively – for more information please contact you local Division of General Practice
• Access to a wide range of health professionals/advisors including Rural Doctors Workforce Agency staff
• Emergency locum relief
Crisis Support Numbers
Dr DOC values and promotes professional telephone support services for rural doctors, some of which are listed below.
Bush Crisis Line
1800 805 391
Doctors Health Advisory Service
(08) 8273 4111
Medical Benevolent Association of SA
(08) 8267 4355
Medical Indemnity Group Australia
1800 777 156
Rural Doctors Workforce Agency
+61 8 8234 8277.
