Draft code of conduct ‘Orwellian’: Murtagh
The Medical Board of Australia’s proposed new code of conduct seems “Orwellian” and threatens doctors’ freedom of speech, Emeritus Professor John Murtagh says.
Professor Murtagh, recognised as the author of Australia’s most influential general practice textbook, has warned the draft new code released by the board last year would pose unnecessary restrictions on doctors’ rights to practice as they see fit.