Oz’s first wellness officer is a rheumatologist

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As Australia’s first ever wellness officer, rheumatologist Dr Bethan Richards has focused on meeting the basic needs of hospital staff – offering protected lunch breaks, access to water, functioning rest areas and moments of human connection.


As Australia’s first ever wellness officer, rheumatologist Dr Bethan Richards has focused on meeting the basic needs of hospital staff – offering protected lunch breaks, access to water, functioning rest areas and moments of human connection.

It all sounds tragically obvious but has required deep changes in governance and culture.

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