Comcare doctor fired over allegations of bullying
The idea that a doctor who assessed psychological injuries was themselves accused of bullying was 'deeply disturbing', heard a Senate committee
A doctor used by the Commonwealth’s compensation authority Comcare has been sacked after a litany of bullying complaints emerged, a Senate estimates hearing has been told.
Comcare on Wednesday confirmed the doctor was no longer on the payroll following reports of 66 complaints against him since 2000.
Labor senator Tony Sheldon said bullying allegations from claimants against the doctor were raised in SA parliament a decade ago.
“The idea that a doctor used to assess psychological injuries was themselves accused of bullying claimants over a prolonged period is deeply disturbing,” he told a Senate estimates hearing.
