Balint Groups in our PHN

The PHN has supported GPs within our PHN region to undertake Balint Leadership training. Our local Balint Leaders have established Balint groups in their communities.

What is a Balint Group?

GPs in a Balint group meet monthly to discuss difficult 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 Balint Groups in our PHN are an informal meeting space where a small group can discuss difficult situations with peers, guided by trained and experienced GP leaders. This model is evidence based, unique to other GP peer group learning sessions and practised by GPs throughout the world.

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify the importance of the doctor patient relationship and how it can impede or improve the therapeutic outcome for the patient.
• Distinguish how doctor, patient interactions can enhance or detract from the doctor's wellbeing.
• Actively engage in GP peer reflection and support.

Are you curious how and why some patients stay with you, or become heart-sink patients?

Would you like to gain a deeper understanding of the doctor patient relationship and how it affects your well-being?

Our Balint groups meet monthly to discuss difficult clinical cases, with a focus on the psychological aspects of your practice, and particularly the doctor-patient relationship. The group is a supportive setting in which doctors can explore the human side of their work, guided by trained and experienced local GP Balint leaders.

CPD Hours

This is a Peer Group Learning activity, attending a session will accrue 1.5 hours Reviewing Performance RACGP CPD hours, i.e. 7.5h RP per Term.

Balint Groups in your region

Balint groups will be run in Terms per year, i.e. Monthly sessions from Feb – June (Term 1) and July – November (Term 2).

Hunter General Practitioners Balint Group

Central Coast & New England General Practitioners Balint Group

The group is due to restart in July 2024. Sessions will be held monthly (every 3rd Thursday evening) from July to November 2024.

Location: Online via MS Teams I Cost: $150.00 for five session term

LEADERS: Dr George Miller and Dr Ameeta Patel

ENQUIRIES: Dr George Miller tumbi@primus.com.au or Dr Ameeta Patel ameeta.patel@live.com.au

Attending a session will accrue 1.5 hours Reviewing Performance RACGP / CPD hours, 7.5h RP per Term

EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST

Contact

For general enquiries on Balint within the PHN please contact: