Third nurse banned over aged care neglect scandal A tribunal has deregistered a nurse who was tasked with investigating complaints at an Adelaide aged care facility that was closed because of patient neglect. AAP · Jul 29, 2024
Doctor suspended, clinic boss claims 'witch hunt' The boss of a women's health clinic claims there's been a "witch hunt" after a doctor was suspended in the weeks following a mother's death. AAP · Mar 15, 2024
‘A miracle’: Ex-NBC journalist family members captured by Hamas released Martin Fletcher, who has previously worked as the network’s Middle East correspondent, said he had ‘just found out today’ that his relatives had been captured The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023
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. Pedestrian.tv · Sep 5, 2023
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. ABC News · May 8, 2023
Doctors reported for inappropriate conduct rising The head of Australia's health watchdog says the number of medical staff reported over their conduct has been trending up for several years. AAP · Feb 16, 2023
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. ABC News · Feb 13, 2023
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 · Feb 5, 2023
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. ABC News · Feb 2, 2023
Medical regulator AHPRA to act on rogue cosmetic surgeons, but will it protect patients? AHPRA has accepted 16 recommendations to clean up the rogue operators in the cosmetic surgery industry, but qualified plastic surgeons say they haven't gone far enough. ABC News · Aug 31, 2022
Former Bacchus Marsh Hospital clinical director banned for two years over baby deaths A probe has found the former clinical director at Bacchus Marsh Hospital failed in certain aspects, leading to a cluster of stillbirth and newborn deaths between 2011 and 2013. ABC News · May 31, 2022