Man sentenced to 10 years in prison for GP’s manslaughter
The man who pleaded guilty to Dr Peter Dunne’s manslaughter has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, with a non-parole period of eight years.…
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Doctor sacked for alleged pelvic thrusting at Christmas party awarded $368,000 by court
A radiologist sacked after being accused of pelvic thrusting at a female employee has been awarded almost $368,000 after a court found it was possible…
Man pleads guilty to manslaughter after GP’s ‘senseless’ death
The man who drove into GP Dr Peter Dunne five years ago has pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Thomas Hill, 37, was a neighbour of Dr…
Dumped in the deep end: Locum doctor ‘too junior’ to manage toddler who later died of meningitis
Just minutes into his first shift, following a hasty introduction to a rural hospital’s ED, a locum doctor diagnosed Noah Souvatzis with gastroenteritis. Two days…
Legal loss for obstetrician who sued colleagues for ‘cartel’ conduct over their on-call roster
An obstetrician who sued six colleagues for millions of dollars under anti-cartel laws after they excluded him from their on-call roster has lost his legal…
‘Flawed’ ENT surgeon cleared to practise after judge overturns medical council appeal
A surgeon suspended over the deaths of two patients following rushed procedures is set to resume practice after the NSW Medical Council lost its appeal…
GP on $1 million bail over sexual assault charges
A GP accused of sexually assaulting two women and now charged with the rape of a third patient has been granted bail of $1 million.…
Gynaecologist to pay compensation after performing unnecessary endometrial ablation
Dr Emil Gayed must pay damages to a patient who discovered by accident that he performed needless and “outdated” surgeries on her, including an endometrial…
‘Not ethical or trustworthy’: ENT surgeon convinced patients to invest $500,000 in his clinics
An ENT surgeon who convinced two patients to invest over $500,000 in his business only to use some of the money for his personal use…
‘I would do anything to have made different decisions’: junior doctor on toddler’s sepsis death
Two doctors who treated a toddler who died of sepsis have told an inquest that they wish they had acted differently. Dr Christopher Morris was…
