09 Apr 2024
Surgeon banned for two years for inappropriate relationship with a patient
A surgeon has been reprimanded and disqualified from applying for registration for two years for having an inappropriate relationship with a patient, who later died by suicide.
08 Apr 2024
Failure to maintain professional boundaries or manage conflict of interest sees psychologist suspended for 12 months
A provisionally registered psychologist has been reprimanded and had their registration suspended until 18 May 2025, for breaching professional boundaries and failing to disclose or manage a conflict of interest in their care of a client.
04 Apr 2024
Pharmacist cancelled for possessing prescription medication illegally and offering to supply drugs
A South Australian pharmacist has had his registration cancelled and is disqualified from applying for registration until November 2025 for unlawfully possessing prescription medication belonging to his employer and offering to supply drugs and prescription medication to associates.
04 Apr 2024
Online renewal for nurses and midwives is open
Nurses and midwives are invited to renew their general or non-practising registration. You will soon receive an email from Ahpra providing access to online renewal. Remember to renew by 31 May 2024 to avoid any delays or late fees.
03 Apr 2024
Privately practising midwife banned for 10 years
A midwife providing private midwifery and home birthing services has been reprimanded and disqualified by a tribunal from applying for registration for 10 years after she practised outside established standards and inconsistently with evidence informed care.
27 Mar 2024
Title change for podiatric surgeons is one of 14 recommendations to improve safety
Key points are as follows
26 Mar 2024
Tribunal disqualifies nurse for five years for repeated sexual harassment
A tribunal has disqualified a registered nurse from re-applying for registration for five years after he continually sexually harassed a work colleague for seven months.
22 Mar 2024
Victorian former doctor banned for five years for repeated sexual misconduct
A former Victorian doctor has been disqualified from seeking registration and prohibited from providing health services for a further year, until July 2027, for making inappropriate physical contact with a patient's guardian during a consultation.
19 Mar 2024
Pharmacist suspended for inappropriately dispensing restricted medications
A Victorian pharmacist has been reprimanded and had his registration suspended for two months for inappropriately supplying scheduled medications, failing to maintain associated drug registers and failing to comply with registration conditions.