GP suspended after creating mental health plans without patients’ knowledge

He relied on 'informal consultations' outside his clinic to prepare the plans, including in a restaurant
GP suspended after creating mental health plans without patients' consent

A GP has been suspended after billing MBS care plans based on “informal conversations” he had with patients outside his consultation room.

The 70-year-old GP claimed he had been treating his practice manager and another of his patients for mental health issues.