Doctors' Health Alliance 2026 Webinar Series -
practical support from leaders in doctors' health.
The Doctors' Health Alliance webinar series provides practical, evidence-informed education on doctors' health and wellbeing. Here you will find here recordings of past webinars and details of upcoming events.
When your patient is a doctor: A practical framework for caring for doctor-patients
Wed 19 August 2026
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Caring for a fellow doctor can present unique challenges. Questions about confidentiality, professional boundaries, assumptions and fear of regulation can make these consultations feel different and affect care for both the clinician and the patient. Doctors do not need different care. They need thoughtful, deliberate care that ensures they receive the same high-quality, holistic treatment as every other patient.
Join experience GP and leader in doctors' health, Dr Sarah Newman for this practical webinar. She will introduce the Ts and Ss Model, a simple framework for approaching doctor-patient consultations with greater confidence. Through a case study and discussion with experienced GPs, you'll explore common challenges and gain practical strategies that can be applied immediately in clinical practice.
Suitable for GPs and all health professionals who care for doctors as patients, including psychiatrists, other medical specialists, psychologists and allied health professionals.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Recognise the unique factors that influence consultations with doctor-patients.
- Apply the Ts and Ss Model to support safe and effective collegiate care.
- Use practical strategies to strengthen communication, professional boundaries and continuity of care.
Sarah Newman Bio
Dr Sarah Newman is Director of Education and Training at Doctors' Health Advisory Service WA and a member of the Doctors Health Alliance Medical Advisory Council. She is a metropolitan Perth GP, a former 24/7 Advice Line doctor and a Lecturer at the University of Western Australia.
Since joining DHASWA in 2018, Sarah has played a key role in education, advocacy and the development of practical resources to support doctors' health. Her work spans clinical practice, medical education and accreditation. She was recognised as RACGP WA Registrar of the Year and AMA WA Junior Doctor of the Year for her advocacy to improve junior doctor wellbeing.
Sarah is currently leading the development of Doctor-Friendly Practices, a whole-of-practice model designed to improve access to psychologically safe, high-quality care for doctors as patients.
Outside medicine, Sarah enjoys spending time with her family, live music and cooking, with enthusiasm if not always precision.
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Next webinar
Wed 14 October 2026
A focus on leadership - ensuring safety. With Professor Leanne Rowe.
Details coming soon.
Not all wounds are visible: Understanding moral injury and PTSD in doctors
Webinar recorded 22 July 2026
The webinar recording will be published soon.
Moral injury and PTSD can have a profound impact on doctors, yet they are often misunderstood and may be difficult to distinguish from burnout and other forms of distress.
The next Doctors' Health Alliance webinar, 'Not All Wounds Are Visible: Understanding Moral Injury and PTSD in Doctors', will explore these issues, including how they arise, their impact on doctors, and practical approaches to recognition, prevention and recovery.
Doctors' Health Alliance thanks Associate Professor Jill Benson AM and Dr Adelaide Boylan for an interesting and informative education event.
When Things Go Wrong: Navigating Adverse Events, Complaints and Notifications
Webinar recorded 20 May 2026
Complications, complaints and notifications can have a significant impact on doctors' wellbeing and professional lives.
In this webinar, Professor Helen Wilcox discusses practical approaches to navigating these challenges and supporting doctors when things go wrong.
This webinar forms part of the Doctors' Health and Wellbeing Education Series and addresses many themes from the recently released Doctors' Health and Wellbeing Curriculum. More webinars in the series will be released in coming months.
Doctors' Health Alliance thanks Professor Helen Wilcox, Dr Margaret Kay AM and Dr Kathryn Hutt for their contributions.
Watch the recording below
Please note: the recording includes the main presentation only. The live Q&A session was not recorded and the Slido interactive function is no longer active.