To the Editor: Thank you for your in-depth look at some of the concerns in doctors’ health in the October 2004 issue of the MJA. 1

I believe it would have been useful to include in the issue some practical information for doctors wanting to seek help, either for themselves or for a colleague.

The attached table of contact phone numbers does not cover every state and territory, but it is a starting point. The services offered are confidential, and can be anonymous if desired. In Western Australia, the contact can include access to a list of doctors willing and able to be GPs for their colleagues. Further information is available on the Doctors’ Health Advisory Service website <www.doctorshealth.org.au>.

Editor’s note: The AMA website also has a very useful “Doctors’ Health Database” at <www.ama.com.au/web.nsf/tag/doctors-health-database>.