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Manager of scandal-plagued Oakden care home banned

A manager at the Oakden mental care facility has been barred from practising for 12 years, after an investigation found "shameful" neglect of its residents.

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Fake psychologist fined after treating patients

A woman has been fined after claiming to be a registered psychologist for months at a Queensland clinic, treating vulnerable patients and children.

AAP

Doctor banned for 12 months after sending racist email to Australia’s first Indigenous eye surgeon

Yuggera, Warangoo and Wiradjuri doctor Kristopher Rallah-Baker says it’s important others ‘see they won’t be brought down if they complain about racism’

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‘Why would you find me attractive?’: the body disorder that needs more attention

Celebrity culture, the ‘Zoom effect’ and unrealistic beauty standards have contributed to the rise of the poorly understood dysmorphic condition

The Guardian - AU

TikTok medical influencer lied about being a doctor

A woman has admitted to pretending to be a doctor in TikTok and Instagram videos in which she wore medical scrubs and a stethoscope and discussed health issues.

AAP

Fake nurse jailed for jabbing without qualifications

A woman who falsely pretended to be a nurse has become the first person in Australia to serve prison time for impersonating a registered practitioner.

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Botox and fillers to come under greater scrutiny by the medical regulator. Will it be too little too late?

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) has announced it will expand its “crackdown” on the cosmetic surgery industry. As the agency responsible for registering, accrediting and disciplining health practitioners, AHPRA is well placed to reshape conduct in what sociologists once called the appearance industry.

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Australia’s Medical Regulator Is Cracking Down On Botox & Fillers: Here’s What You Need To Know

Australia's medical regulator says it's cracking down on cosmetic procedures like botox and fillers to protect patients from experiencing botched outcomes.

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'No place for sex': Canberra healthcare workers accused of sexual misconduct

Medical practitioners, psychologists, nurses among those accused of harassment or assault.

The Canberra Times

What happens when doctors don’t act as they should? And what's the ruling against neurosurgeon Charlie Teo?

After several years of controversy, and both praise and blame for his willingness to perform high-risk surgeries, neurosurgeon Charlie Teo has been subject to practice restrictions by a special committee established under health practitioner law.

The Conversation

‘Many, many’ Australian doctors advertising as general physicians without required qualifications

Specialist general physicians need advanced training from RACP – but some practitioners appear to be wrongfully using the title

The Guardian - AU

Brad Liefvoort was prescribed 'masses' of medication. His death has sparked a regulatory investigation

When Brad Liefvoort died of a drug overdose, his wife didn't know he had been prescribed with thousands of highly addictive tablets from several GPs. His death has sparked a regulatory overhaul.

ABC News

Pilates injuries are on the rise, body says, amid calls for regulation

The Pilates Australasian Alliance is pushing for regulations amid a reported rise in injuries, including broken bones.

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This popular cosmetic injection is linked to 12 reports of blindness

Marisa Batti has had dermal filler injections since she turned 18. But after filler blocked a blood vessel, she wants other people to be aware of the risks.

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Unregistered doctor allegedly works at Port Augusta Hospital emergency department

Police and health authorities are investigating how the overseas-trained doctor saw at least 15 patients at the regional South Australian hospital. SA Health said it's not aware of any adverse patient outcomes.

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Geelong doctor Shafiul Milky sentenced to at least 11 years in prison over sexual assaults on patients

A judge has described the behaviour of GP Shafiul Milky as "a grave violation of trust" after he sexually assaulted multiple patients during consultations under the guise of providing medical care.

The Guardian - AU

Thousands of New Zealand nurses register to work in Australia seeking better pay

Losing more nurses from workforce already facing shortages and burnout could reduce quality of patient care, union organiser says

The Conversation

Don't listen to Gwyneth Paltrow – IVs are not a shortcut to good health

Actor and businesswoman Gwyneth Paltrow declared “I love an IV!” recently, calling herself an “early adoptor” of intravenous infusion during a podcast. Both she and the show’s host were hooked up to drips during an interview in which they discussed bone broth, skipping meals and infrared saunas.

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Doctors may soon get official 'endorsements' to practise cosmetic surgery – but will that protect patients?

Disturbing reports about botched cosmetic surgeries and injuries in Australia – from breast augmentations causing chronic pain to liposuction leaving patients with lifelong injuries – have sparked concerns in recent years. Several high-profile cosmetic surgeons alleged to have fallen short of expected professional standards have been disciplined.

The Guardian - AU

Victorian doctor banned from practising for failing to ‘ensure safe care’ amid baby deaths at hospital

Tribunal makes misconduct findings against Dr Lee Gruner, saying she failed to ensure clinical services were delivered safely at Bacchus Marsh hospital

ABC News

Australian medical watchdog announces major overhaul to protect patients from sexual misconduct by doctors

The Australian health watchdog concedes it needs to "raise the bar" to protect patients from sexual misconduct, announcing major changes to how it regulates health professionals in the wake of a Four Corners investigation.

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Mental health workers allowed to keep practising despite sexual relationships, drug use with patients

An ABC investigation has uncovered hundreds of cases of misconduct by health workers, including a psychiatrist who impregnated a patient and another who injected their patient with heroin, yet the medical regulator has allowed them to practise.

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How can the health regulator better protect patients from sexual misconduct?

This week’s ABC Four Corners investigation revealed the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra), or tribunals determining such complaints, allowed a number of doctors sanctioned for sexual misconduct to resume practising.

ABC News

Doctors still allowed to practise despite being disciplined over sexual misconduct with patients

Almost 500 health practitioners have been sanctioned for sexual misconduct involving patients. Nearly a third are still allowed to work.

ABC News

Call for urgent review into system that allows doctors sanctioned for sexual misconduct to keep practising

The federal health minister pushes for a "rapid review" after Four Corners shares details of investigation into sexual misconduct by registered health professionals.

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