GP Stress Test

Pressure rising and GPs feel the pain

THE mental and emotional wellbeing of Australia’s GPs is under siege, according to an exclusive Medical Observer survey, with nearly 60% of doctors reporting “troubling” to “unmanageable” levels of stress. In a disturbing assessment of GP health, the MO Stress Test revealed that the cumulative effect of government bureaucracy and health reform angst, combined with the demanding nature of general practice, was significantly affecting the stress levels of 85% of doctors. The survey of nearly 500 GPs – conducted by Julie Dang & Associates – found 73% of GPs reported their stress was ...