Tribunal dismisses GP’s argument sexual assault was personal not professional misconduct
But the tribunal agreed to a reduced suspension because the victim was not a patient.
Tag: Professionalism
Doctor accused of killing COVID-19 patients to free up beds: Italy
Dr Carlo Mosca has been arrested over the deaths that occurred last March when the hospital was overwhelmed. He denies the allegations.
Why waiving fees for other doctors is more than just a professional courtesy
Now more than ever we should be looking for ways to make healthcare more available, writes chair of the AMA NSW Ethics Committee Dr Michael Steiner…
GPs back revival of ‘professional courtesy’ but some have limits
AusDoc readers have had their say on the tradition of providing care free of charge to doctors and their families.
Pharmacist reprimanded after dispensing GP’s fatal prescription
The pharmacist said she failed to convince the GP to change the dose.
Doctor suspended over prescribing mix-ups
After a series of medication errors caught by the local pharmacist, the GP described himself as 'totally out of his depth'.
Doctor defends his unconventional treatment ‘ethos’
A psychiatrist with a unique therapy style has been cleared of boundary violations after a patient declared feelings for him and broke into his ho…
Doctor bullying endemic in Aussie hospitals: survey
Researchers from Macquarie University in Sydney claim that teaching staff to speak up for themselves could reduce bad behaviour from coworkers.
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There’s no such thing as safe sex with a patient
A case illustrates the potential for harm to both patient and doctor when boundaries are breached.
Urologist reprimanded after leaving trainee to operate unsupervised
The NSW doctor has been reprimanded after pre-signing surgical safety checklists.
