Fake psychologist fined $8500 after treating patients
A woman posing as a psychologist who “treated” vulnerable patients and children at a clinic in Queensland has been fined $8500. When concerns were raised…
Tag: Courts
Federal Court rules VAD telehealth consults ‘an incitement to suicide’
A GP who took the Federal Attorney-General to court to secure legal protections for voluntary assisted dying telehealth consultations has lost his case. Dr Nick…
PSR appeals GP’s court win over demand for 25 years of patient records
The Professional Services Review says it is appealing a court ruling that blocked its demand for a GP to provide up to 25 years’ worth…
Major pathology provider could be fined millions over hack response
Australian Clinical Labs could face millions of dollars in fines over a 2022 hack involving data on 200,000 patients. Australian Information Commissioner Angelene Falk has…
GP sued for $1 million calls on MDOs to cover defamation lawsuits against doctors
Dr Adam Smith, who was sued for $1 million by a naturopath after he debunked her alternative therapy treatments for cancer, diabetes and a string…
Doctor appeals damning inquest findings over prison death of Veronica Nelson
A doctor is appealing findings against him over the death of an Aboriginal woman in custody, saying the coroner ignored key evidence and unfairly sullied…
Jury clears dermatologist of ‘stealth’ rape charge
A jury has found a dermatologist not guilty of intentionally removing a condom during sex with another man. Dr Liang Joo Leow was on trial…
Sydney dermatologist denies ‘stealthing’ rape charge
A Sydney dermatologist has denied intentionally removing a condom during sex with another man, saying the complainant is not a credible or reliable witness. Dr…
Fake TikTok doctor donned scrubs to deliver health messages: AHPRA
A woman who donned scrubs and a stethoscope to pose as a doctor on social media and dispense health advice has been penalised with a…
GP wins legal battle against PSR over demand for 25 years of patient records
A judge has stopped the PSR demanding up to 25 years’ worth of records from a GP whose Medicare claims for a one-year period are…
