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Marta Rychert, Senior Researcher in Drug Policy and Health Law, Massey University

Professional misconduct can end a career – who should get a second chance?

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We all make mistakes at work. And many factors can contribute to professional lapses, including fatigue, illness and lack of training or professional support. Usually we pick up the pieces and move on.

But for those who work in high-risk sectors and with vulnerable people – teachers and doctors, among others – the outcome of professional misconduct can be career-ending.

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