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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
National
Lucy Bladen

Health boss says more can be done to support staff following death of Dr Peter Scott

The loss of Dr Peter Scott is being felt in Australia and across the world. Picture: Supplied

The head of Canberra Health Services has conceded the organisation could do more to support staff who experience traumatic events through their work, following the death of Canberra obstetrician Dr Peter Scott.

A public memorial for Dr Scott on Sunday was told he died by suicide after being in turmoil and feeling unsupported in the wake of an "extremely traumatic" event during his work at Canberra Hospital.

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