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Doctors still allowed to practise despite being disciplined over sexual misconduct with patients

Almost 500 health practitioners have been sanctioned for sexual misconduct involving patients. Nearly a third are still allowed to work.

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Call for urgent review into system that allows doctors sanctioned for sexual misconduct to keep practising

The federal health minister pushes for a "rapid review" after Four Corners shares details of investigation into sexual misconduct by registered health professionals.

ABC News

Doctor's prescription fraud charges slashed in court

Guyon Gavin Scott was facing 45 allegations but the court heard on Monday they had been narrowed down to seven.

Newcastle Herald

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Thinking about cosmetic surgery? At last, some clarity on who can call themselves a surgeon

When is a surgeon not a surgeon? It’s a riddle that’s long puzzled regulators and consumers. But it may soon be solved.

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Medical board bans Albury-Wodonga surgeon

A NSW-Victoria border surgeon who performed hundreds of potentially dodgy colonoscopies has been temporarily banned from practising medicine.

AAP

Anti-vax GP sues 'fictional' medical board

Anti-vaccine GP registrar William Bay is suing medical regulators for suspending his registration, claiming they do not legally exist and infringed his rights.

AAP

Call for medical complaints process to be overhauled after patients of George Campbell du Toit in WA and Queensland come forward

A prominent Queensland patient advocate is demanding an overhaul of how doctors are regulated Australia-wide amid an escalating controversy in two states over embattled obstetrician gynaecologist George Campbell du Toit.

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Tasmania's chief psychiatrist Aaron Groves suspended for alleged 'inappropriate' personal relationship

Tasmania's chief psychiatrist, Aaron Groves, who has been suspended on full pay, disputes that his relationship with a woman he first had contact with professionally is inappropriate.

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Qld passes new health practitioners laws

Queensland health practitioners will be more strictly regulated by federal watchdogs after new laws were passed by state parliament.

AAP

Regulator suspends Tas chief psychiatrist

Tasmania's chief psychiatrist, who has also held the role in several other states, has had his licence suspended by the national regulator.

AAP

Regulator suspends licence of Tasmania's chief psychiatrist, Aaron Groves

The nation's medical regulator has suspended the licence of Tasmania's chief psychiatrist, Aaron Groves, leaving him unable to practise.

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‘Like a dystopian world’: inside the booming demand for cosmetic injectables

Experts believe Australians are at risk of serious mental and physical harm unless the industry is cleaned up and professionalised

The Guardian - AU

‘Life changed forever’: Australians speak of side-effects and pain after having cosmetic fillers dissolved

The use of the injectable enzyme hyaluronidase has come under scrutiny amid calls for more industry regulation

The Guardian - AU

Who's the best doctor for a tummy tuck or eyelid surgery? The latest review doesn't actually say

If you’re thinking about a tummy tuck, breast implants or eyelid surgery, you might be looking for reassurance your chosen doctor is qualified and has the right skills for the job.

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Medical regulator AHPRA to act on rogue cosmetic surgeons, but will it protect patients?

AHPRA has accepted 16 recommendations to clean up the rogue operators in the cosmetic surgery industry, but qualified plastic surgeons say they haven't gone far enough.

AAP

Peak bodies demand cosmetic surgery reform

Peak bodies have urged the federal government to intervene after a damning report uncovered misconduct inside Australia's $1 billion cosmetic surgery industry.

The Guardian - AU

International doctors unable to work in Australia due to ‘broken system’, experts say

Health leaders call for streamlining of complex registration process as overseas-trained doctors look elsewhere for work

ABC News

'Spiritual insights coach', Maria Pau, pleads guilty to posing as doctor and issuing false COVID exemption certificates

Maria Carmela Pau is fined $25,000 for issuing more than 1,000 fake certificates claiming they would prevent people from needing a vaccine, wearing a mask or taking a PCR test.

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Former Bacchus Marsh Hospital clinical director banned for two years over baby deaths

A probe has found the former clinical director at Bacchus Marsh Hospital failed in certain aspects, leading to a cluster of stillbirth and newborn deaths between 2011 and 2013.

The Conversation

Soon Australian doctors will be allowed to advertise with patient testimonials – but beware the hype

It’s a common scenario: you decide to go out for dinner and fancy something different. So, you look to online reviews to help you make your dining choice.

ABC News

Calls to streamline immigration process for health professionals to address 'serious' worker shortage

Medical bodies say red tape and an overly complicated visa process is deterring talented workers from moving to Australia.

ABC News

Canberra gynaecologist Omar Adham cleared to continue practising after investigation into complaints by former patients

Canberra gynaecologist Omar Adham has received the all clear to continue practising by the medical watchdog. However, several of his former patients say the investigation was incomplete and are demanding answers.

ABC News

Bacchus Marsh Hospital cut medical services director's contracted hours before baby deaths, tribunal told

The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal is told Bacchus Marsh Hospital's former consultant medical services director was put in an "invidious position" and should have quit when her hours had been cut.

The Guardian - AU

AFL concussion adviser Paul McCrory investigated by Australian medical regulator

Ahpra says it is ‘aware of allegations in the media’ about McCrory’s compliance with the undertaking on his registration

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