The background On 15 March 2021, the (then) Minister for Health met with a person (Patient) who made allegations of inappropriate behaviour against a medical practitioner who worked at the Royal Hobart Hospital. The Minister and her staff were very concerned for the...
The background Dr Shah (a pseudonym) was charged with two counts of indecent assault and one count of serious criminal trespass in a place of residence. The complainant was a receptionist employed at the Medical Practice at which the Dr Shah worked as a general...
The background Between 2012 and 2016 Mr Blackstock performed breast augmentation surgeries on the Applicants. Mr Blackstock held medical indemnity insurance with Avant until his policy was terminated by Avant with effect from 24 April 2018 for non-payment of...
The background In September 2021, the SAT ordered that the Appellant: be reprimanded; serve 20 months suspension of his registration (Suspension); have the following conditions on his practice: Limits on prescription abilities; Before resuming practice, the Applicant...
The Background On 27 September 2018, Corey’s mother commenced an action against two radiologists and a general practitioner who provided antenatal care. In 2020 the proceedings were amended to include Corey’s father as a second plaintiff and the Victorian Clinical...
Background An investigation by Specsavers led to the discovery that between 4 February 2015 and 19 January 2016, the last day on which the applicant and Ms McKernan worked together, 410 prescriptions were altered by a person using the applicant's login details. The...
The background Since it was never suggested that the Patient had consented to the risk of being burnt, the resolution of the case turned on what caused the scarring, and, in particular, whether the Patient was burnt by the treatment. A County Court judge found that...
Background The Respondent’s decision was based upon what the Respondent described as a risk to the health and safety of the public. The Applicant assisted a woman in removing her twin daughters from their father, who had been named residential parent by order of the...
Background The recommendations made are as follows: Proposed reforms to the National Law to regulate the use of the title ‘surgeon’ should undergo broad consultation and be progressed as a priority. AHPRA and national boards should introduce a more flexible...
FACTS In the context of an undetermined custody dispute, Child A, who was 15 years old, wished to be fully immunised against COVID-19. She received her first COVID-19 vaccine in November 2021 and wanted to proceed with the second and third doses in the usual course....