Central Coast Balint Group

The newly established Central Coast Balint Group will commence this August and is facilitated by two local GPs who have recently undertaken the PHN supported Balint Leadership Training. A Balint group is a group of GPs who meet regularly and discuss clinical cases. The focus is on the psychological aspects of their practice, and particularly the doctor-patient relationship. The group is a supportive setting in which doctors can explore the human side of their work, adding a fresh dimension, learning new skills and avoiding burn-out.

The Central Coast Balint Group is an informal meeting space where a small group of GPs can discuss difficult situations with peers. This model is evidence based, unique to other GP peer group learning sessions and practised by GPs throughout the world.