Alex Broom is Professor of Sociology at UNSW Sydney. He is recognised as an international leader in the social aspects of medicine and health, specialising in illness and wellness experiences; the therapeutic encounter; heath and medical decision-making; experiences of suffering, healing and survivorship; and, the dynamics of caregiving. He is particularly concerned with fostering greater inclusion of patient, community and consumer voices and experiences in the character and delivery of healthcare.

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Bienestar y Salud Mental

Doctors are prone to burn-out and depression. We need to take care

Doctors’ health tends to be broadly high compared to the general population. This is expected given their relative privilege. Health operates according to a social gradient – those with m...

15 jun 2017