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doi: 10.1111/imj.13717.
Depression and suicide among medical practitioners in Australia
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Depression and suicide among medical practitioners in Australia
Intern Med J.
2018 Mar.
Abstract
This review will provide an overview of the prevalence of, and risk factors for, depression and suicide in medical practitioners. It will also discuss the barriers to accessing appropriate care and potential interventions for this population.
Keywords: depression; doctors; help-seeking; medical students; suicide.
© 2018 Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
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