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DHASWA ADVICE LINE
Independent, confidential help for doctors by doctors. Professional guidance for yourself or a colleague in times of personal need.
Unsure about where to go for help with personal or health problems?
DHASWA provides a confidential, anonymous 24 hour/7 days a week advice line and referral system for doctors and medical students seeking assistance with health or personal problems. DHASWA can be utilized by individuals, or by a concerned family member, friend, colleague or staff member. Calls are taken by a panel of experienced male and female GPs, with a psychiatrist advisor available. Callers will receive a response from a DHASWA Doctor within 4 hours of a call.
Calls are exempt from the mandatory reporting requirements of the Medical Board of Australia.
24/7 DHASWA Advice Line – (08) 9321 3098
PERSONAL HEALTH RESOURCES FOR DOCTORS AND MEDICAL STUDENTS IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Services and assistance for doctors and medical students are available from a variety of sources in WA. Refer to our Resources list to find out more .
DRS FOR DRS LISTS
DHASWA has a list of GPs, Psychiatrists and Clinical Psychologists who have an interest in doctors health and are willing to prioritise appointments for doctors and medical students.