Is AHPRA gagging doctors? The watchdog responds

The case of Dr David Berger has raised wider questions about the extent of doctors' freedom to speak freely
Dr David Berger
Dr David Berger.

It emerged this week that Dr David Berger had been sanctioned for using “emotive and pejorative language” when disagreeing with “politicians, government bodies and public health organisations”.

The WA GP certainly has been vocal on Twitter about the COVID-19 public health response, calling for more PPE for doctors and tougher public health protections.