06 Jul 2023
Enrolled nurse prohibited from providing health services for four years after she forged prescriptions
An enrolled nurse has been disqualified from applying for registration for a period of four years after she stole a pad and forged prescriptions.
03 Jul 2023
Doctors on notice as cosmetic surgery practice and advertising changes come into effect
Doctors who perform cosmetic surgery must abide by new rules or answer to the regulator as significant safety reforms come into effect.
29 Jun 2023
Relationship with a patient sees enrolled nurse’s registration cancelled
A tribunal has cancelled an enrolled nurse’s registration after he engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a vulnerable patient.
28 Jun 2023
Alleged professional misconduct by a physiotherapist dismissed
The State Administrative Tribunal (WA) (tribunal) has dismissed allegations of professional misconduct against a physiotherapist accused of sexually violating a patient and making inappropriate comments during an appointment.
26 Jun 2023
Ahpra and National Boards release social research results
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards have released results from 2021 surveys of practitioners’ sentiment and perceptions about our role and work
22 Jun 2023
Public consultation on the proposed Interprofessional Collaborative Practice statement of intent
The Accreditation Committee invites you to provide feedback on its draft proposed Interprofessional Collaborative Practice (IPCP) Statement of Intent. Opens: 13 June 2023 Closes: COB 8 August 2023
22 Jun 2023
Unregistered occupational therapist convicted after failing to appear in court
A Queensland woman has been found guilty of a charge of describing herself as an occupational therapist in contravention of section 116 of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law 2009.
20 Jun 2023
Dentist reprimanded for professional misconduct
A South Australian tribunal has found a dentist guilty of professional misconduct for falsifying medical certificates.
19 Jun 2023
Have your say on a draft Board-authored code of conduct for psychologists – public consultation now open
The Psychology Board of Australia (the Board) is consulting on a draft code of conduct it has developed for psychologists. The Board is inviting feedback to the consultation from all stakeholders, including psychologists, employers, the public, education providers and professional associations.
13 Jun 2023
Call for applications – appointment to a committee of the Optometry Board of Australia
Join a Board committee and help shape the regulation of optometrists in Australia!