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Brisbane doctor's opioid substitution service reopens after interim win against medical board's restrictions

Dr Reece's practice has reopened in light of QCAT's decision. (ABC News: Nickoles Coleman)

A Brisbane doctor who single-handedly treats hundreds of vulnerable patients for opioid dependence has been cleared to work without conditions.

General practitioner Stuart Reece had to close his Highgate Hill practice late last year after the Medical Board of Australia imposed conditions on his registration requiring him to work under supervision of another doctor with experience in addiction medicine.

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