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GP slammed after Lyme patient dies of cancer
A NSW doctor has been reprimanded and banned from diagnosing or treating Lyme disease after a misdiagnosed patient died of lung cancer Dr Peter Mayne, 68, first saw Patient A …
Tribunal cracks down on overprescribing doctor
A NSW GP has been struck off for overprescribing drugs of addiction to patients, including known doctor shoppers Dr David George West, 75, has had his registration cancelled following proceedings …
Defining roles: Part 2
Pharmacist prescribing may present concerns to the average GP, but evidence shows it may improve access to healthcare for patients. How could such a model work in everyone’s favour? This …
Blurred lines
A Perth doctor with an extensive disciplinary history has been struck off for inappropriate and sexualised behaviour relating to a patient Dr Gregory Duck, 62, from Bassendean in Western Australia, …
GP struck off for overprescribing drugs of addiction
A NSW doctor has had her registration cancelled for repeatedly prescribing large amounts of opioids and benzodiazepines to drug-seeking patients The GP, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has …