Alex Hofer

“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.

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

Don’t forget the little things, hobbies & passions that fill your cup 🥰 #RMA23

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!!) 🥰🥰🥰

“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

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

Good question, @bdodds12 - Do we need to redefine what “success” looks like in terms of recruitment & retention in rural & remote Australia 🤔 @ACRRM #RMA23

“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?

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

Dr Chris Bolton’s top tips to avoid medicolegal issues… 1Good communication 2Good documentation 3Look after your own well-being #RMA23

@rural_doctors - this sounds awesome!! Thank you for all your work behind the scenes & good luck with the program. Pilot program to provide GP services to rural & remote health practitioners - watch this space!! #RMA23 #gps4ruraldocs

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!!

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!

Thanks for the RT, @drsarahchalmers - looks like you’re also enjoying the wonders & adventures of tropical island life!! 🏝

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

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

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

"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...

@KeysJaninepkane @inquisitiveGyn Yes! Absolutely agree. I’ve often said “how can I help you?” or “what can I do for you today?” but these days lean towards “what would you like to talk about today?”, I guess to make it feel a little less transactional... open to other thoughts...?

@doc_hof @inquisitiveGyn Hi, I’m Janine and I’m looking after you. 😃how can I help you? 😃smiling helps build rapport and don’t forget to pause lone enough so your pt can answer you! 😃

With permission & without identifying details I have just seen a 🚺who has me in such hysterical laughter both of us & nurse are crying 🤣 Why I do what I do. Please people take the time to listen. She’s offered to do storytime this afternoon, her coat & boots are to die for 💜

@inquisitiveGyn Fab clothes/accessories definitely. Kids/family. Weekend plans/activities. Local sporting team (definitely around Origin time). My favourite is “where are you (or your family) from”... and then learning new things about the wonderful Torres Strait Islands 🌴

@doc_hof Opening - I’ve got the referral. I’ve read it & I think I know why your here, can you please tell me in your words why you’re here today so I know your priorities? Otherwise I do ask about boots/fab clothes/tatts etc. nonverbal cues to build rapport. What are your tips @doc_hof ?