Background In July 2021, the Tribunal published its reasons in respect of Mr Laycock’s conduct, an enrolled nurse, in respect of Patients A and B (the Patients). Mr Laycock was found to have breached the boundaries that ordinarily exist between nurse and patient,...
Facts In September 2019, Ms Pichinte Solis worked 10 shifts at a residential aged care facility as a registered nurse, despite unsuccessfully applying on multiple occasions and having not met the requirements for registration. Her employment was terminated by the...
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...
These sites were specially set up (with origins dating back to the 1950s) to give disabled people the chance to participate in employment and further their workplace skills, while socialising in the process. Supported employees at the sites perform work such as basic...
The revised code will come into effect on 29 June 2022 and applies to the following National Boards: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Chinese Medicine Chiropractic Dental Medical radiation practice Occupational therapy Optometry Osteopathy...
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...
Background Between January 2015 and January 2018 Dr Darshn, a cosmetic surgeon, performed breast augmentation surgery at The Cosmetic Institute Pty Ltd (TCI). He held professional indemnity insurance with Avant from 27 September 2011 to 30 June 2019 and then with...
Facts In the evening on 25 December 2017, the plaintiff presented to the Emergency Department at the Hospital. The plaintiff had central chest pain associated with shortness of breath and nausea. Blood tests and a chest X ray were done. Later that evening the...