New Legislation Introduces Mandatory Reporting of Doctors in NSW

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Posted by Cosmin Florescu | 13.04.08

The NSW government has approved changes to the Medical Practice Amendment Bill. The changes introduce mandatory reporting of medical practitioners in cases where colleagues feel serious misconduct has occurred. Mandatory reporting will be limited to three areas: sexual abuse, being under the influence of drugs or alcohol while working and engaging in conduct which may harm another person. In addition the legislation introduces automatic suspension for doctors who breach conditions of their registration. Practitioners must have a reasonable belief that misconduct has occurred, not just suspicion so that unfounded reporting does not occur.

The changes have been in response to the recent case of former gynaecologist Dr. Graeme Reeves, who has been accused of mutilating women in NSW. They have been largely welcomed by the AMA NSW president Dr. Andrew Keegan, although concerns remain regarding the legal protection of doctors who are being reported.

 


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