- To provide a service for the purpose of a skin check and/or diagnosing or treating skin cancer where the patient has:
- booked a consultation with the practitioner that is identifiably for the purpose of a skin check and/or seeking diagnosis or treatment of skin cancer; or
- been referred to the practitioner by another registered health practitioner for the purpose of a skin check and/or seeking diagnosis or treatment of skin cancer.
For the purpose of condition 3(b), a ‘voluntary assisted dying service’ means an assessment, consultation, decision, action or other service undertaken for the purpose of and in accordance with Parts 3 and 4 of the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2021 (Qld).
Approved employment and practice locations
The Health Ombudsman has approved the practitioner’s employment as a medical practitioner at the following practice locations:
- The Lockyer Doctors, 18 William St, Gatton QLD 4343
- The Lockyer Doctors, 128 Patrick St, Laidley QLD 4341
- The Lockyer Doctors, 1/12 Burdekin St, Plainland QLD 4341
- The Lockyer Doctors, 40-46 John St, Rosewood QLD 4340
- Nerang Fair Family Practice, Nerang Fair Shopping Centre, Shop 10/74 Beaudesert-Nerang Road, Nerang QLD 4211
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by suspending the registration of Luke Norman Michael Stefano, enrolled nurse (NMW0002168552), effective 26 March 2024.
The suspension of registration means that Luke Norman Michael Stefano is prohibited from practicing as an enrolled nurse for the duration of the suspension.
Details of the practitioner’s registration can be viewed on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
An interim prohibition order was issued to Stephen Anthony Cunningham on 25 March 2024.
The practitioner is prohibited from providing or supporting any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by suspending the registration of Stephen Anthony Cunningham, Chinese medicine practitioner (CMR0001731598), effective 25 March 2024.
The suspension of registration means that Stephen Anthony Cunningham is prohibited from practicing as a Chinese Medicine Practitioner for the duration of the suspension.
Details of the practitioner’s registration can be viewed on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of Dr Daryl Alan Stephens, medical practitioner (MED0001549563), effective 21 March 2024.
Details of the practitioner’s registration, including the full list of imposed conditions, can be viewed on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Scope of Practice
The conditions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- must be supervised by another registered medical practitioner (the
supervisor), who holds specialist registration as a urologist with no less than 10 years’ experience, when providing medical care to patients in the following classes:- ClassA patients - patients attending for investigation and/or treatment of lesions, tumours or suspected tumours of any kind.
- Class B patients - patients attending for investigation and/or treatment of kidney stones (nephrolithiasis).
- Class C patients - patients on whom the practitioner is performing a surgical or other procedure and makes an incidental finding of any abnormal growth of bodily tissue cells, a lesion, tumour or suspected tumour (hereafter referred to as ‘abnormal tissue cells’).
- not to send an excised tissue sample for biopsy or histopathology testing, the practitioner must retain a tissue sample until he has consulted with the supervisor about the clinical reasons for not sending the tissue sample for further testing;
- to perform a diathermy, and a sample from the diathermy site is unable to be retained for biopsy or histopathology testing, the practitioner must consult with the supervisor about the appropriateness of the use of diathermy in the clinical situation.
Approved employment and practice locations
The practitioner does not currently have Health Ombudsman approval to practise in any employment or practice location.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
Pursuant to section 107(4)(b)(i) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Qld), the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal decided that the practitioner is prohibited from providing any health service, paid or unpaid, for a period of 12 years, in any case until such time as he becomes a registered health practitioner.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by suspending the registration of Innocent Ndubuisi Nwaobasi, registered nurse (NMW0002341904), effective 14 March 2024.
The suspension of registration means that Innocent Ndubuisi Nwaobasi is prohibited from practicing as a registered nurse for the duration of the suspension.
Details of the practitioner’s registration can be viewed on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
A prohibition order was issued to Senarath Kanchane Ratnayake on 14 March 2024.
The practitioner prohibited permanently from providing any health service, paid or otherwise.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of Amon Emmanuel Nteziryayo, registered nurse (NMW0002053911), effective 12 March 2024.
Details of the practitioner’s registration, including the full list of imposed conditions, can be viewed on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Scope of Practice
The conditions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- must only practise as a registered health practitioner in employment and at practice locations approved by the Health Ombudsman and published on the Office of the Health Ombudsman website.
- must not provide care to any patient where the care being provided is specifically related to the patient’s mental health condition/diagnosis, and must not practise in an authorised mental health service.
- must not provide care to patients in an acute care area of a health service or where frequent observations are required (such as ICU, CCU, ED and Mental Health PICU or in a facility where patients require frequent observations or ‘specialling’).
For the purpose of this condition, ‘frequent observations’ is defined as observations that must occur at least once per hour. - must not practise outside the hours of 6am to 10pm.
- must be supervised by another registered health practitioner (the supervisor) when practising as a registered nurse.
For the purposes of this condition, ‘supervised’ is defined as:Indirect
The practitioner must consult with the supervisor who is always physically present in the workplace and available to observe and discuss the management of patients and/or performance of the practitioner, when necessary, unless otherwise directed by the Health Ombudsman.
Approved employment and practice locations
The practitioner does not currently have Health Ombudsman approval to practise in any employment or practice location.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman issued an interim prohibition order imposing restrictions on the provision of health services provided by Maricris Day, effective 12 March 2024.
Scope of Practice
The restrictions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- must not practise in any role requiring direct patient contact (including supervision of other practitioners engaged in direct patient contact). The practitioner may only use their professional knowledge to practise in management, administration, education, research, advisory, regulatory or policy development roles that do not require direct patient contact.
- must only practise as a health practitioner in employment and at practice locations approved by the Health Ombudsman and published on the Office of the Health Ombudsman website.
Approved employment and practice locations
The practitioner does not currently have Health Ombudsman approval to practise in any employment or practice location.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of Callum Ashley Blunden, podiatrist (POD0001614015) effective 11 March 2024.
Details of the practitioner’s registration, including the full list of imposed conditions, can be viewed in full on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Scope of Practice
The conditions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
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must be supervised by another registered health practitioner (the supervisor) when practising as a podiatrist.
- must practice only in employment and at practice locations approved by the Health Ombudsman and published on the Health Ombudsman website.
Approved employment and practice locations
The Health Ombudsman has approved the practitioner’s employment as a podiatrist at the following practice location/s:
- FNQ Podiatry & Orthotics Shop 10, Redlynch Central Larsen Rd Redlynch QLD 4870
- FNQ Podiatry & Orthotics 481 Mulgrave Rd Earlville QLD 4870
- FNQ Podiatry & Orthotics 64-66 Obrien Rd Smithfield QLD 4878
- FNQ Podiatry & Orthotics Shop 11B 94 Byrnes St Mareeba QLD 4880
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by suspending the registration of Anthony Shawn Sehl, paramedic (PAR0002207297), effective 7 March 2024.
The suspension of registration means that Anthony Shawn Sehl is prohibited from practicing as a paramedic for the duration of the suspension.
Details of the practitioner’s registration can be viewed on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by suspending the registration of Ernesto JR Gajes Robles, registered nurse (NMW0001768878), effective 28 February 2024.
The suspension of registration means that Ernesto JR Gajes Robles is prohibited from practicing as a registered nurse for the duration of the suspension.
Details of the practitioner’s registration can be viewed on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
An interim prohibition order was issued to Ryan Michael Daley on 27 February 2024.
The practitioner is prohibited from providing or supporting any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of Dr James Malcolm Deveney, medical practitioner (MED0001722290), effective 26 February 2024.
Details of the practitioner’s registration, including the full list of imposed conditions, can be viewed on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Scope of Practice
The conditions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- must not have contact with female patients.
- must only practise as a registered health practitioner in employment and at practice location/s approved by the Health Ombudsman and published on the Office of the Health Ombudsman website.
- must take all reasonable steps to ensure female patients are told at the time of wanting to book an appointment with the practitioner that they cannot. The practitioner must not provide this information to patients personally.
Approved employment and practice locations
The Health Ombudsman has approved the practitioner’s employment as a general practitioner at the following practice location/s:
- Medicross Caboolture, 120 – 124 McKean Street, Caboolture, QLD 4510
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
An interim prohibition order was issued to Renny Raju on 22 February 2024.
The practitioner is prohibited from providing or supporting any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman issued an interim prohibition order imposing restrictions on the provision of health services provided by Tapanan Sutawan, effective 21 February 2024.
Scope of Practice
The restrictions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- must not provide any health service to males.
- must only practise as a health practitioner in employment and at practice location/s approved by the Health Ombudsman and published on the Office of the Health Ombudsman website.
- must take all reasonable steps to ensure males are told at the time of wanting to book an appointment with the practitioner that they cannot. The practitioner must not provide this information to patients personally.
Approved employment and practice locations
The practitioner does not currently have Health Ombudsman approval to practise in any employment or practice location.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman issued an interim prohibition order imposing restrictions on the provision of health services provided by Frances Muloli Woodrow, effective 15 February 2024.
Scope of Practice
The restrictions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- must not practise in any role requiring direct patient contact (including supervision of other practitioners engaged in direct patient contact). The practitioner may only use their professional knowledge to practise in management, administration, education, research, advisory, regulatory or policy development roles that do not require direct patient contact.
- must only practise as a health practitioner in employment and at practice locations approved by the Health Ombudsman and published on the Office of the Health Ombudsman website.
Approved employment and practice locations
The practitioner does not currently have Health Ombudsman approval to practise in any employment or practice location.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
An interim prohibition order was issued to Colin Russel Hawes on 14 February 2024.
The practitioner is prohibited from providing or supporting any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
An interim prohibition order was issued to Tina Marie Mannion on 13 February 2024.
The practitioner is prohibited from providing or supporting any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman issued an interim prohibition order imposing restrictions on the provision of health services provided by Reyn Fatmah Wilkinson, effective 2 February 2024.
Scope of Practice
The restrictions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must not practise in any role requiring direct patient contact (including supervision of other practitioners engaged in direct patient contact).
- May only use their professional knowledge and/or manual handling skills (in relation to equipment) to practise in management, administration, support roles (that do not require direct patient contact), education, research, advisory, regulatory or policy development roles that do not require patient contact.
- Must practise only in employment and at practice locations approved by the Health Ombudsman and published on the Office of the Health Ombudsman website.
Approved employment and practice locations
The practitioner does not currently have Health Ombudsman approval to practise in any employment or practice location.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
Pursuant to section 107(4)(b)(i) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Qld), the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal decided that the practitioner is prohibited from providing any health service until such time as he obtains registration as a health practitioner under the National Law or a corresponding law of another state or territory of Australia.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of Casey Jade Leeks, registered nurse (NMW0001481172), effective 29 January 2024.
Details of the practitioner’s registration, including the full list of imposed conditions, can be viewed on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Scope of Practice
The conditions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must practise only in employment and at practice locations approved by the Health Ombudsman and published on the Office of the Health Ombudsman website.
- Must not be the most senior nurse and/or sole nurse on any shift when practising as a registered nurse.
- Must not possess, supply, administer, handle, dispense, access or check, including as emergency treatment supplies or doctor’s bag stock, any monitored medicine listed in Schedule 2, Part 4 of the Medicines and Poisons (Medicines) Regulation 2021 as amended from time to time and as published at https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/html/asmade/sl-2021-0140#sch.2 other than when directly observed by another registered nurse (Division 1) or when prescribed to the practitioner (or an immediate family member of the practitioner) by a registered health practitioner for a genuine personal therapeutic purpose.
Approved employment and practice locations
The Health Ombudsman has approved the practitioner’s employment as a registered nurse at the following practice location/s:
- Gold Coast University Hospital, 1 Hospital Boulevard, Southport QLD 4215.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
A prohibition order was issued to Neil Allan Jenkins on 23 January 2024.
The practitioner is prohibited permanently from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
An interim prohibition order was issued to Clint William Curtis on 19 January 2024.
The practitioner is prohibited from providing or supporting any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman issued an interim prohibition order imposing restrictions on the provision of health services provided by Laura Eveline Nicholson, effective 17 January 2024.
Scope of Practice
The restrictions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
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Must not practise in any employment or practice location/s where any monitored medicine is supplied, prescribed, stored, administered, handled, possessed, checked and/or dispensed.
Approved employment and practice locations
The practitioner does not currently have Health Ombudsman approval to practise in any employment or practice location.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
A prohibition order was issued to Lena Whakaata Ahuriri on 17 January 2024.
The practitioner is prohibited permanently from providing any support or health service in an unregistered capacity, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by suspending the registration of Hannah Alyssa Emery, paramedic (PAR0002229631), effective 15 January 2024.
The suspension of registration means that Hannah Alyssa Emery is prohibited from practicing as a paramedic for the duration of the suspension.
Details of the practitioner’s registration can be viewed on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
An interim prohibition order was issued to XiaoXiao Wang on 11 January 2024.
The practitioner is prohibited from providing or supporting any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of Sayonne Sivalingam, medical practitioner (MED0002226593), effective 3 January 2024.
Details of the practitioner’s registration, including the full list of imposed conditions, can be viewed on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Scope of Practice
The conditions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must not have contact with female patients with the exception of contact using telehealth platforms.
- Must only practise as a registered health practitioner in employment and at practice location/s approved by the Health Ombudsman and published on the Office of the Health Ombudsman website.
- Must take all reasonable steps to ensure female patients are told at the time of wanting to book an appointment with him – or, in the case of an unbooked appointment, prior to contact with him – that the consultation can only be booked or proceed if the patient or their legal guardian agrees to the entire contact with him being conducted using telehealth platforms only. He must not provide this information to patients personally.
Approved employment and practice locations
The Health Ombudsman has approved the practitioner's employment as a medical practitioner at the following locations:
- Metro North Virtual Ward, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Cnr Butterfield Street and Bowen Bridge Road, Herston QLD 4029
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of Marlette Chantell Le-Feuvre, paramedic (PAR0002258063), effective 22 December 2023.
The Health Ombudsman then varied the conditions, effective 27 August 2024.
Details of the practitioner’s registration, including the full list of imposed conditions, can be viewed on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Scope of Practice
The conditions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must practise only in employment and at practice locations approved by the Health Ombudsman and published on the Office of the Health Ombudsman website.
- Must not be the most senior or only paramedic on any shift when practising as a paramedic.
- Must not sign out or administer any monitored medicine or Schedule 4 medicine when practising as a paramedic unless another registered health practitioner is physically present to observe the access to and administration of medication, and who must act as a co-signatory for the signing out of the medication at the time the medication is accessed. To remove any doubt this includes:
- any monitored medicine listed in Schedule 2, Part 4 of the Medicines and Poisons (Medicines) Regulation 2021 as amended from time to time and as published at https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/html/asmade/sl-2021-0140#sch.2, unless prescribed to the practitioner by a registered health practitioner for a genuine personal therapeutic purpose; and
- any substance listed in Schedule 4 of the Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (the SUSMP) as amended from time to time and as published at https://www.tga.gov.au/publication/poisons-standard-susmp and/or pharmaceutical items containing any active ingredient listed within Schedule 4 of the SUSMP, unless prescribed to the practitioner by a registered health practitioner for a genuine personal therapeutic purpose.
Approved employment and practice locations
The Health Ombudsman has approved the practitioner’s employment in an administrative capacity only, at the following practice location:
- Queensland Ambulance Service, Metro South Regional Office, Level 1 and 2, 219 Boundary St, Spring Hill QLD 4000
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
Pursuant to section 107(4)(b)(i) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Qld), the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal decided that the practitioner is prohibited from providing any pregnancy-related health service or birth-related health service until such time as the practitioner obtains registration as a midwife.
Pursuant to section 107(4)(b)(i) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Qld), the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal decided that the practitioner is prohibited from providing any health services to females until such time as he obtains registration as a health practitioner, or until further order of the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
The Health Ombudsman issued an interim prohibition order imposing restrictions on the provision of health services provided by Laura Latina, effective 8 December 2023.
Scope of Practice
The restrictions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must not be physically present with a patient during childbirth, including during a patient’s labour and/or when they are giving birth.
- Must ensure that any advertising of the health practitioner’s provision of health services, including on third party websites, includes a statement advising the public of restriction 1 – that is, that the Health Ombudsman has placed a restriction on the practitioner’s provision of health services requiring that the practitioner must not be physically present with a patient during childbirth, including during a patient’s labour and/or when they are giving birth.
- Unless practising as a self-employed health practitioner, the practitioner must practise only in employment and at practice locations approved by the Health Ombudsman and published on the Office of the Health Ombudsman website.
Approved employment and practice locations
The practitioner does not currently have Health Ombudsman approval to practise in any employment or practice location.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
A prohibition order was issued to Wei Xian Leong on 8 December 2023.
The practitioner is prohibited permanently from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
An interim prohibition order was issued to Haiden Alexander Beltrame on 28 November 2023.
The practitioner is prohibited from providing or supporting any health service, paid or otherwise.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by suspending the registration of Cong Van Bui, optometrist (OPT0002570215), effective 28 November 2023.
The suspension of registration means that Cong Van Bui is prohibited from practicing as an optometrist for the duration of the suspension.
Details of the practitioner’s registration can be viewed in full on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
Pursuant to section 107(4)(b)(i) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Qld), the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal decided that the practitioner is prohibited from providing any health service until she obtains registration as a health practitioner.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of Diane Crous, pharmacist (PHA0000962348), effective 22 November 2023.
Details of the practitioner’s registration, including the full list of imposed conditions, can be viewed on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Scope of Practice
The conditions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must not prescribe, possess, supply, administer, handle, dispense, access, dispose or check, including as emergency treatment supplies or doctor’s bag stock, any monitored medicine listed in Schedule 2, Part 4 of the Medicines and Poisons (Medicines) Regulation 2021 as amended from time to time and as published at https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/html/asmade/sl-2021-0140#sch.2, other than when prescribed to the practitioner by a registered health practitioner for a genuine personal therapeutic purpose.
- Must not take responsibility for progressing any ‘point of sale transaction’, or have access to any ‘point of sale system’, at any approved place of employment or practice location
- Must not be alone in the dispensing area at any approved place of employment or practice location
- Must note take responsibility for opening or closing the pharmacy business at any approved place of employment or practice location.
- Must not have her own personal medication/s dispensed at any approved place of employment or practice location.
- Must practise only in employment and at practice locations approved by the Health Ombudsman and published on the Health Ombudsman website.
Approved employment and practice locations
The practitioner does not currently have Health Ombudsman approval to practise in any employment or practice location.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
An interim prohibition order was issued to Shady Botros on 17 November 2023.
The practitioner is prohibited from providing (or supporting) any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of Mitchell Tomas Troy Goodwright, registered nurse (NMW0002231893), effective 17 November 2023.
Details of the practitioner’s registration, including the full list of imposed conditions, can be viewed in full on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Scope of Practice
The conditions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- must not have contact with female patients, with the exception of telehealth contact via recorded telephone calls only.
- must not be the most senior nurse and/or sole nurse on any shift when practising as a registered nurse.
- must only practise in employment and at practice location/s approved by the Health Ombudsman and published on the Office of the Health Ombudsman website.
Approved employment and practice locations
The Health Ombudsman has approved the practitioner's employment as a registered nurse at the following practice location/s:
- Caboolture Hospital, Acute Care Team, McKean Street, Caboolture, QLD 4510
- The Prince Charles Hospital, Secure Mental Health & Rehabilitation Unit, 627 Rode Road, Chermside QLD 4032
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by suspending the registration of Dr Shady Botros, chiropractor (CHI0001075753), effective 17 November 2023.
The suspension of registration means that Shady Botros is prohibited from practicing as a chiropractor for the duration of the suspension.
Details of the practitioner’s registration can be viewed in full on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
A prohibition order was issued to Claude Barwoo Peace Der Tyson on 11 November 2023.
The practitioner is prohibited permanently from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
A prohibition order was issued to James Worra Ly on 10 November 2023.
The practitioner is prohibited permanently from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
An interim prohibition order was issued to Felomena Cabigas Sumatra on 8 November 2023.
The practitioner is prohibited from providing (or supporting) any health service in an unregistered capacity, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman issued an interim prohibition order imposing restrictions on the provision of health services provided by Katie Doyle, effective 6 November 2023.
Scope of Practice
The restrictions imposed include the requirement the practitioner:
- Must practise only in employment and at practice locations approved by the Health Ombudsman and published on the Office of the Health Ombudsman website.
Approved employment and practice locations
The practitioner does not currently have Health Ombudsman approval to practise in any employment or practice location.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by suspending the registration of Melissa Joy Anderlini, enrolled nurse (NMW0001640457), effective 27 October 2023.
The suspension of registration means that Melissa Joy Anderlini is prohibited from practicing as a nurse for the duration of the suspension.
Details of the practitioner’s registration can be viewed in full on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
A prohibition order was issued to Latana Sukaserm on 24 October 2023.
The practitioner is prohibited permanently from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by suspending the registration of Bayden Anthony Corey, paramedic (PAR0002251877), effective 23 October 2023.
The suspension of registration means that Bayden Anthony Corey is prohibited from practicing as a paramedic for the duration of the suspension.
Details of the practitioner’s registration can be viewed in full on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
A prohibition order was issued to Mateo Rua Cadavid on 20 October 2023.
The practitioner is prohibited permanently from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
A prohibition order was issued to Dean Stuart Russell on 19 October 2023.
The practitioner is prohibited permanently from providing any health service (including any support service to a health service), paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
The Health Ombudsman issued an interim prohibition order imposing restrictions on the provision of health services provided by Chloe Louise Gwynne, effective 18 October 2023.
Scope of Practice
The restrictions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must not possess, supply, administer, handle, dispense, access or check, including as emergency treatment supplies or doctor’s bag stock, any diversion-risk medicine listed in Schedule 2, Part 3 of the Medicines and Poisons (Medicines) Regulation 2021 as amended from time to time and as published at https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/html/asmade/sl-2021-0140#sch.2 unless prescribed by a registered health practitioner for a genuine personal therapeutic purpose.
- Must practise only in employment and at practice locations approved by the Health Ombudsman and published on the Health Ombudsman website.
- Should the practitioner be approved by the Health Ombudsman to practise in a pharmacy role, there must be a supervising registered pharmacist in attendance at all times the practitioner is on site at the approved practice location.
- Must not be provided with a physical key or combination to a Schedule 8 safe and must be directly supervised by a registered pharmacist at all times if accessing an area where diversion-risk medicines are stored or kept.
- For the purpose of this restriction a Schedule 8 medicine means any substance listed in Schedule 8 of the Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (the SUSMP) as amended from time to time and as published at https://www.tga.gov.au/publication/poisons-standard-susmp and/or pharmaceutical items containing any active ingredient listed within Schedule 8 of the SUSMP.
Approved employment and practice locations
The practitioner does not currently have Health Ombudsman approval to practise in any employment or practice location.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by suspending the registration of Cameron Ross McKean, medical radiation practitioner (MRP0001744755), effective 11 October 2023.
The suspension of registration means that Cameron Ross McKean is prohibited from practicing as a medical radiation practitioner for the duration of the suspension.
Details of the practitioner’s registration can be viewed in full on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
An interim prohibition order was issued to James Foxell Harris on 6 October 2023.
The practitioner is prohibited from supporting (or providing) any health service in an unregistered capacity, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
A prohibition order was issued to Scott Wilson on 26 September 2023.
The practitioner is prohibited permanently from supporting (or providing) any health service in an unregistered capacity, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
A prohibition order was issued to Christine Anne Anderson on 18 September 2023.
The practitioner is prohibited permanently from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of Manyara Chimuka, registered nurse (NMW0001713500) effective 15 September 2023.
Details of the practitioner’s registration, including the full list of imposed conditions, can be viewed on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Scope of Practice
The conditions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must practise only in employment and at practice locations approved by the Health Ombudsman and published on the Office of the Health Ombudsman website.
- Must not be the most senior nurse and/or sole nurse on any shift when practising as a registered nurse.
- Must not prescribe, possess, supply, administer, handle, dispense, access or check, including as emergency treatment supplies or doctor’s bag stock, any monitored medicine listed in Schedule 2, Part 4 of the Medicines and Poisons (Medicines) Regulation 2021 as amended from time to time and as published at https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/html/asmade/sl-2021-0140#sch.2, other than when directly observed by another registered nurse (Division 1) or when prescribed to the practitioner by a registered health practitioner for a genuine personal therapeutic purpose.
- Must not practise in any independent community care role while these conditions are in force.
Approved employment and practice locations
The Health Ombudsman has approved the practitioner’s employment as a registered nurse at the following practice location:
- Ipswich Hospital - Chelmsford Ave, Ipswich Qld 4305.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
Pursuant to section 107(4)(b)(i) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Qld), the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal decided that the practitioner is prohibited from providing any health service.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of Ali Kaya, registered nurse (NMW0002105223), effective 6 September 2023.
Details of the practitioner’s registration, including the full list of imposed conditions, can be viewed on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Scope of Practice
The conditions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
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Must not practise in any role requiring patient contact (including supervision of other practitioners engaged in patient contact). The practitioner may only use their professional knowledge to practise in management, administration, education, research, advisory, regulatory or policy development roles that do not involve any patient contact.
- any person awaiting, requiring, or receiving the professional services of an unregistered or registered health practitioner
- any person residing in accommodation managed by the practitioner's employer.
- Must only practise as a health practitioner in employment and at practice location/s approved by the Health Ombudsman.
Approved employment and practice locations
The Health Ombudsman has approved the practitioner's employment as Project Officer at the following practice location:
- Arcare Aged Care (Hope Island) - 10 Halcyon Way, Hope Island Qld 4212
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman issued an interim prohibition order imposing restrictions on the provision of health services provided by Ali Kaya, effective 6 September 2023.
Scope of Practice
The restrictions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
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Must not practise in any role requiring patient contact (including supervision of other practitioners engaged in patient contact). The practitioner may only use their professional knowledge to practise in management, administration, education, research, advisory, regulatory or policy development roles that do not involve any patient contact.
- any person awaiting, requiring, or receiving the professional services of an unregistered or registered health practitioner
- any person residing in accommodation managed by the practitioner's employer.
- Must only practise as a health practitioner in employment and at practice location/s approved by the Health Ombudsman.
Approved employment and practice locations
The Health Ombudsman has approved the practitioner's employment as Project Officer at the following practice location:
- Arcare Aged Care (Hope Island) - 10 Halcyon Way, Hope Island Qld 4212
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
A prohibition order was issued to Anthony Pittorino on 28 August 2023.
Practitioner is prohibited permanently from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by suspending the registration of Liam Benjamin Stewart aka Liam John De Wit, registered nurse (NMW0002557836), effective 17 August 2023.
The suspension of registration means that Liam Benjamin Stewart aka Liam John De Wit is prohibited from practising as a nurse for the duration of the suspension.
Details of the practitioner’s registration can be viewed in full on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by suspending the registration of Michele Lorna Pauline Peroumal aka Michele Lorna Pauline Moore, registered nurse (NMW0001891993), effective 8 August 2023.
The suspension of registration means that Michele Lorna Pauline Peroumal aka Michele Lorna Pauline Moore is prohibited from practicing as a nurse for the duration of the suspension.
Details of the practitioner’s registration can be viewed in full on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
A prohibition order was issued to Daniel McGovern on 20 July 2023.
The practitioner is prohibited permanently from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
An interim prohibition order was issued to Matthew Rose on 5 July 2023.
The practitioner is prohibited from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
A prohibition order was issued to Rodney Douglas Flint on 27 June 2023.
The practitioner is prohibited permanently from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
A prohibition order was issued to Deidre Brophy on 22 June 2023.
The practitioner is prohibited permanently from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
Scope of Practice
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
The prohibition imposed on the practitioner, includes but is not limited to the following:
- Claiming or representing that the practitioner is qualified, able, or willing, to treat, diagnose, or cure cancer, skin cancer, melanomas, skin lesions, lumps, or any other disease or illness;
- By any means providing, providing advice about, recommending, promoting, or selling, any herbal medicine, any alternative or complimentary medicine, or any naturopathy services;
- By any means providing, providing advice about, applying (topically or for ingestion), manufacturing, supplying, selling, recommending or promoting to any person, any product, therapy or other treatment involving any of the common ingredients of Black Salve, Cansema, or Kan Kil;
- Operating any website or shop to provide for sale products designed to improve a person’s health and wellbeing, or providing recommendations and information about such products;
- The use of thermal imaging, instructing others on the use of thermal imaging, or recommending or promoting (by any means) thermal imaging to any persons, in any circumstances;
- Providing massages to any persons.
- For the purpose of this order, the common ingredients of Black Salve, Cansema and Kan Kil include but are not limited to:
- Bloodroot
- Sanguinarine
- Sanguinaria canandensis
- Zinc chloride
- Dimethyl sulfoxide
- Nordihydroguaiaretic acid
- Chapparal
- Larrea divaricate
- Levodopa
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
An interim prohibition order was issued to Arunjot Singh Sandhu on 16 June 2023.
The practitioner is prohibited from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
An interim prohibition order was issued to Jim Nabhan on 19 June 2023.
The practitioner is prohibited from providing (or supporting) any health service in an unregistered capacity, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by suspending the registration of Arunjot Singh Sandhu, physiotherapist (PHY0002493004), effective 16 June 2023.
The suspension of registration means that Arunjot Singh Sandhu is prohibited from practicing as a physiotherapist for the duration of the suspension.
Details of the practitioner’s registration can be viewed in full on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by suspending the registration of Kristy Elisha Farley, pharmacist (PHA0001852965), effective 14 June 2023.
The suspension of registration means that Kristy Elisha Farley is prohibited from practicing as a pharmacist for the duration of the suspension.
Details of the practitioner’s registration can be viewed in full on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
A prohibition order was issued to Marianne Ruth Kennedy on 10 June 2023.
The practitioner is prohibited permanently from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of Jeannette Brennan aka Jeannette Clothier, psychologist (PSY0001402258), effective 30 May 2023.
Details of the practitioner’s registration, including the full list of imposed conditions, can be viewed on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Scope of Practice
The conditions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must be mentored by a Psychology Board of Australia approved supervisor in relation to billing practices, including audits of associated patient records
- Must nominate and complete a tailored education program, conducted by an individual, addressing ethical decision making and Medicare compliance.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by suspending the registration of Sarah Nguyen, enrolled nurse (NMW0002632718) effective 31 May 2023.
The suspension of registration means that Sarah Nguyen is prohibited from practicing as a nurse for the duration of the suspension.
Details of the practitioner’s registration can be viewed in full on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
An interim prohibition order was issued to Ashleigh Beardon on 1 June 2023.
The practitioner is prohibited from providing (or supporting) any health service in an unregistered capacity, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
A prohibition order was issued to Rennan Matthew Conway on 30 May 2023.
The practitioner is prohibited permanently from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
An interim prohibition order was issued to Barry Edward Roscarel on 29 May 2023.
The practitioner is prohibited from providing or supporting any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of Dr Timothy Haina, medical practitioner (MED0000960559), effective 23 May 2023.
Details of the practitioner’s registration, including the full list of imposed conditions, can be viewed on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Scope of Practice
The conditions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must not have contact with patients under 18 years of age.
- Must only practise as a registered health practitioner in employment and at practice location/s approved by the Health Ombudsman and published on the Office of the Health Ombudsman website.
- Must take all reasonable steps to ensure patients under the age of 18, or their parent or guardian, are told at the time of seeking treatment from, or wanting to book an appointment with, the practitioner that they cannot. The practitioner must not provide this information to patients personally.
Approved employment and practice locations
The Health Ombudsman has approved the practitioner's employment as a Senior Medical Officer at the following practice locations:
- Mater Hospital Brisbane Emergency Department - Raymond Terrace, South Brisbane
- Mater Private Hospital Brisbane Emergency Department - 301 Vulture Street, South Brisbane
The Health Ombudsman has approved the practitioner's employment as a Chief Marketing Officer and Director at the following practice locations:
- Auspicare Pty Ltd - 100 Annerley Road, Woolloongabba Qld 4102
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
A prohibition order was issued to Roweena Tacdol Nicholls on 5 May 2023.
The practitioner is prohibited permanently from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
A prohibition order was issued to Anna Maria Johnson on 28 April 2023.
The practitioner is prohibited permanently from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of Paul Matsukis, psychologist (PSY0001402211), effective 27 April 2023.
Details of the practitioner’s registration, including the full list of imposed conditions, can be viewed on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Scope of Practice
The conditions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must not have contact with female patients.
- Must only practise as a registered health practitioner in employment and at practice location/s approved by the Health Ombudsman and published on the Office of the Health Ombudsman website.
- Must take all reasonable steps to ensure female patients are told at the time of wanting to book an appointment with the practitioner that they cannot.
Approved employment and practice locations
The Health Ombudsman has approved the practitioner's employment as a psychologist at the following practice locations:
- Ashmore City Medical Centre, 206 Currumburra Road, Ashmore Qld 4214
- contact with male patients only, using telehealth platforms only - no fixed practice location
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of Mark Hanna, medical practitioner (MED0001863788), effective 26 April 2023.
Details of practitioner’s registration, including the full list of imposed conditions, can be viewed on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Scope of Practice
The conditions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must not have contact with female patients.
- Must only practise as a registered health practitioner in employment and at practice location/s approved by the Health Ombudsman and published on the Office of the Health Ombudsman website.
- Must take all reasonable steps to ensure female patients are told at the time of wanting to book an appointment with the practitioner that they cannot. The practitioner must not provide this information to patients personally.
Approved employment and practice locations
The practitioner does not currently have Health Ombudsman approval to practise in any employment or practice location.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by suspending the registration of Bernard Claver Mullan, physiotherapist (PHY0001369525), effective 26 April 2023.
The suspension of registration means that Bernard Claver Mullan is prohibited from practising as a physiotherapist for the duration of the suspension.
Details of the practitioner’s registration can be viewed in full on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
Pursuant to section 107(4)(b)(i) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Qld), the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal decided that the practitioner is prohibited from providing any health service until the practitioner obtains registration as a health practitioner under the National Law.
An interim prohibition order was issued to Leigh Blucher on 19 April 2023.
The practitioner is prohibited from providing or supporting any health service in an unregistered capacity, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
A prohibition order was issued to Tangata Uira Edmonton Rakanui on 18 April 2023.
The practitioner is prohibited permanently from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
The Health Ombudsman issued an interim prohibition order imposing restrictions on the provision of health services provided by Karren-Lee Raymond, effective 29 March 2023.
Scope of Practice
The restrictions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must only practice as a health practitioner at the following approved employment and practice location: Karren-Lee Addictionology, Room 210/91 Commercial Rd, Teneriffe Qld 4005
- Must not provide any form of treatment, program, or retreat, that involves patients staying overnight in premises owned or controlled by the practitioner or in any location where the practitioner will also be present
- Is restricted to providing a maximum of one session per week per patient and must keep records that verify the times and dates of patient attendance, to be provided to the Office of the Health Ombudsman and/or the practitioner’s approved supervisors upon request
- Must be supervised by a Health Ombudsman approved 'supervisor' (who must be a suitably qualified and experienced counsellor) (the supervisor) when providing health services.
Approved employment and practice locations
The Health Ombudsman has approved the practitioner's employment at the following practice location:
- Karren-Lee Addictionology, Room 210/91 Commercial Rd, Teneriffe Qld 4005
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal entered into undertakings with Mark Raymond Strong, remedial massage therapist, on 2 November 2021.
Scope of Practice
The following undertakings were effected on 22 March 2023 and include the requirements that Mark Raymond Strong must:
- participate in mentoring for a period of 24 months:
- nominate a mentor to the Health Ombudsman for the applicant’s approval
- meet with the mentor:
- no less frequently than monthly for at least an hour
- face to face or by visual-audio link
- and focus upon ethical decision making, practice management, maintaining appropriate boundaries with clients and massage technique
- the date of the meeting
- the location of the meeting, or if by audio-visual link, the means of the meeting
- the duration of the meeting
- the topics discussed at the meeting
A prohibition order was issued to Audrey Justin Pamba on 21 March 2023.
The practitioner is prohibited permanently from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity to patients.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
A prohibition order was issued to Michelle Leanne Stitt on 17 March 2023.
The practitioner is prohibited from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
An interim prohibition order was issued to Monique Tia Abdesselem on 16 March 2023.
The practitioner is prohibited from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman issued an interim prohibition order imposing restrictions on the provision of health services provided by Wendy Fitzgerald, effective 15 March 2023.
Scope of Practice
The restrictions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must not possess, supply, administer, handle, dispense or check, including as emergency treatment supplies or doctor’s bag stock, any substance listed in Schedule 8 of the Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (the SUSMP) as amended from time to time and as published at https://www.tga.gov.au/publication/poisons-standardsusmp and/or pharmaceutical items containing any active ingredient listed within Schedule 8 of the SUSMP, other than when it is prescribed to the practitioner by a registered health practitioner for a genuine personal therapeutic purpose.
- Must not possess, supply, administer, handle, dispense, access or check, including as emergency treatment supplies or doctor’s bag stock, any monitored medicine listed in Schedule 2, Part 4 of the Medicines and Poisons (Medicines) Regulation 2021 as amended from time to time and as published at View - Queensland Legislation - Queensland Government other than when it is prescribed to the practitioner by a registered health practitioner for a genuine personal therapeutic purpose.
- The practitioner must practise only in employment and at practice locations approved by the Health Ombudsman.
Approved employment and practice locations
The practitioner does not currently have Health Ombudsman approval to practise in any employment or practice location.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman issued an interim prohibition order imposing restrictions on the provision of health services provided by Yunhwan Kim, effective 7 March 2023.
Scope of Practice
The restrictions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must not provide any health service to females.
- Must only practise as a health practitioner in employment and at practice location/s approved by the Health Ombudsman.
- Must take all reasonable steps to ensure female patients are told at the time of wanting to book an appointment with the practitioner that they cannot.
Approved employment and practice locations
The practitioner does not currently have Health Ombudsman approval to practise in any employment or practice location.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal imposed conditions on the registration of Shaji Raghavan Thampi, medical practitioner (MED0000970760), effective 6 March 2023 (amended 9 March 2023; further amended 14 March 2023).
Details of the practitioner’s registration, including the full list of imposed conditions, can be viewed on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Scope of Practice
The conditions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must not practise as a registered health practitioner, with the exception of contact with male patients using telehealth platforms.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by suspending the registration of Mark Shane Roche, paramedic (PAR0002236251), effective 6 March 2023.
The suspension of registration means that Mark Shane Roche is prohibited from practicing as a paramedic for the duration of the suspension.
Details of the practitioner’s registration can be viewed in full on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by suspending the registration of Lionel Baars, registered nurse (NMW0002176020), effective 27 February 2023.
The suspension of registration means that Lionel Baars is prohibited from practicing as a nurse for the duration of the suspension.
Details of the practitioner’s registration can be viewed in full on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of Ahmadu Bah, registered nurse (NMW0001479224), effective 27 February 2023.
Details of the practitioner’s registration, including the full list of imposed conditions, can be viewed on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Scope of Practice
The conditions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must not practise in any role requiring direct clinical patient contact (including supervision of other practitioners engaged in direct clinical contact).
- May only use his professional knowledge to practise in management, administration, education, research, advisory, regulatory or policy development roles.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of Dr Peter Peters, medical practitioner, (MED0000977702), effective 24 February 2023.
The Health Ombudsman then varied the conditions, effective 18 August 2023.
Details of the practitioner’s registration, including the full list of imposed conditions, can be viewed on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Scope of Practice
The conditions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must not have contact with female patients or patients under 18 years of age.
- Must only practise as a registered health practitioner in employment and at practice location/s approved by the Health Ombudsman and published on the Office of the Health Ombudsman website.
- Must not work in solo practice and must not attend any practice location unless another registered medical practitioner is in attendance at the practice.
- Must be mentored by another registered health practitioner in relation to professional boundaries, professional conduct and compliance with these conditions.
Approved employment and practice locations
The Health Ombudsman has approved the practitioner's employment as an Occupational Medicine Registrar at the following locations:
- Mont Health Northgate - 1/62 Crockford Street, Northgate Qld 4013; and
- Robina Family Medical Centre - 6/110 Laver Drive, Robina Qld 4226
- site locations as required by the Australasian Faculty of Occupational and Environmental Medicine training curriculum.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of Dr Adnan Aslam Qureshi, medical practitioner (MED0001652951), effective 16 February 2023.
Details of the practitioner’s registration, including the full list of imposed conditions, can be viewed on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Scope of Practice
The conditions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must not have contact with female patients
- Must only practise as a registered health practitioner in employment and at practice location/s approved by the Health Ombudsman.
- Must take all reasonable steps to ensure female patients are told at the time of wanting to book an appointment with the practitioner that they cannot. The practitioner must not provide this information to patients personally.
Approved employment and practice locations
The Health Ombudsman has approved the practitioner's employment as a general practitioner at the following location:
- Western Downs Health Centre (WDHC), 171c Cunningham Street, Dalby Qld 4405
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by suspending the registration of Simon Patrick Darnbrough, psychologist (PSY0002649448), effective 15 February 2023.
The suspension of registration means that Simon Patrick Darnbrough is prohibited from practicing as a psychologist for the duration of the suspension.
Details of the practitioner’s registration can be viewed in full on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
An interim prohibition order was issued to Joshua Wasaga on 10 February 2023.
The practitioner is prohibited from providing or supporting any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
An interim prohibition order was issued to Darryl Hill on 3 February 2023.
The practitioner is prohibited from supporting, or providing, any health service in an unregistered capacity, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
Pursuant to section 107(4)(b)(i) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Qld), the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal decided that the practitioner is prohibited from providing any health service in a paid or unpaid capacity, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity, until such time as the practitioner obtains registration as a health practitioner.
An interim prohibition order was issued to Zvonimir Subota on 19 January 2023.
The practitioner is prohibited from providing or supporting any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
An interim prohibition order was issued to Maurice Lennard Keft on 17 January 2023.
The practitioner is prohibited from providing or supporting any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman issued a prohibition order to Peter Angeli on 4 September 2024.
The practitioner is prohibited from providing or supporting any health service, paid or otherwise in a clinical or non-clinical capacity until such time as he obtains registration as a health practitioner under the National Law.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
The Health Ombudsman issued a prohibition order imposing restrictions on the provision of health services provided by Dominic Rollings, effective, 16 December 2022.
Scope of Practice
The restrictions imposed include the requirement the practitioner:
- Must not provide any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity to female patients for a period of two years, effective 16 December 2022.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of Anna Kathleen Poole aka Burrough, registered nurse (NMW0001652744), effective 24 November 2022.
Details of the practitioner’s registration, including the full list of imposed conditions, can be viewed on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Scope of Practice
The conditions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must be supervised by another registered health practitioner (the supervisor) when undertaking cosmetic injectable procedures.
- For the purposes of this condition, ‘supervised’ is defined as:
- the practitioner must consult the supervisor, who is accessible by telephone or other means of telecommunication about the management of patients and/or performance of the practitioner, when necessary and at fortnightly intervals unless otherwise directed by the Health Ombudsman.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
A prohibition order was issued to John Beltramelli on 21 November 2022.
The practitioner is prohibited permanently from providing any health service, paid or unpaid, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
The Health Ombudsman issued a prohibition order to Abhishek Kumar Shaw on 4 September 2024
The practitioner is permanently prohibited from providing any health service, paid or otherwise.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
An interim prohibition order was issued to Htun Wai Yan Lwin on 9 November 2022.
The practitioner is prohibited from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of Htun Wai Yan Lwin, medical practitioner (MED0002135252), effective 9 November 2022.
The Health Ombudsman then substituted the decision of 9 November 2022 with a new decision, imposing conditions on the registration of Htun Wai Yan Lwin, effective 4 April 2023.
Details of the practitioner’s registration, including the full list of imposed conditions, can be viewed on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Scope of Practice
The conditions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must not have contact with female patients without the presence of a practice monitor approved by the Health Ombudsman who is continually physically present and directly observes (sees and hears) all contact between the practitioner and the patient.
- Must only practise as a registered health practitioner in employment and at practice locations approved by the Health Ombudsman and published on the Office of the Health Ombudsman website.
- Must comply with the Practice monitor protocol for registered health practitioners as published on the Office of the Health Ombudsman website.
- Must ensure female patients are told of the requirement for a practice monitor at the time of booking an appointment or, in the case of an unscheduled appointments, at the time of presenting at the practice seeking an appointment with the practitioner. The practitioner must not provide this information to patients personally.
Approved employment and practice locations
The Health Ombudsman has approved the practitioner's employment as a general practitioner at the following location:
- Gympie Day & Evening Clinic, Shop 5-6, 30 Excelsior Road, Gympie Qld 4570
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of Rachelle Maree Ryan, registered nurse (NMW0001455619), effective 1 November 2022.
Details of the practitioner’s registration, including the full list of imposed conditions, can be viewed on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Scope of Practice
The conditions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must not prescribe, possess, supply, administer, handle, dispense, access or check, including as emergency treatment supplies or doctor’s bag stock, any monitored medicine listed in Schedule 2, Part 4 of the Medicines and Poisons (Medicines) Regulation 2021 (Queensland) as amended from time to time and as published at https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/html/asmade/sl-2021-0140#sch.2
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of Matthew James Groves, enrolled nurse (NMW0001845555), effective 27 October 2022.
The Health Ombudsman then varied the immediate registration action by removing the conditions and suspending the practitioner’s registration, effective 10 September 2024.
The suspension of registration means the practitioner is prohibited from practising as an enrolled nurse for the duration of the suspension.
Details of the practitioner’s registration can be viewed on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
Pursuant to section 107(4)(b)(i) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Qld), the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal decided that the practitioner is prohibited from providing any health service, until such time as the practitioner obtains registration as a health practitioner under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Queensland) or a corresponding law of a Stage or Territory of Australia.
A prohibition order was issued to Dianne Joy Kelly on 21 October 2022.
The practitioner is prohibited permanently from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
A prohibition order was issued to Tomy Kuriakose on 21 October 2022.
The practitioner is prohibited permanently from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
A prohibition order was issued to Toby Glenn Collins on 18 October 2022.
The practitioner is prohibited permanently from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
An interim prohibition order was issued to Nico Sojon Bernaldez on 10 October 2022.
The practitioner is prohibited from providing any health service, paid or otherwise in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by suspending the registration of Mate Brkich, registered nurse (NMW0001440315), effective 10 October 2022.
The suspension of registration means that Mate Brkich is prohibited from practising as a nurse for the duration of the suspension.
Details of the practitioner’s registration can be viewed in full on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
A prohibition order was issued to Leonie Michelle Stoel on 28 September 2022.
The practitioner is prohibited permanently from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
A prohibition order was issued to Xing Luo Li on 8 September 2022.
The practitioner is permanently prohibited from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by suspending the registration of Shaune Lance Hirning, registered nurse (NMW0001481598), effective 5 September 2022.
The suspension of registration means that Shaune Lance Hirning is prohibited from practicing as a nurse for the duration of the suspension.
Details of the practitioner’s registration can be viewed in full on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman issued a prohibition order to Jack Fuller on 4 September 2024.
The practitioner is permanently prohibited from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, that requires direct contact with and responsibility for patients.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health service that requires direct contact with and responsibility for patients.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
An interim prohibition order was issued to Nicole Raylee Harbers on 2 September 2022.
The practitioner is prohibited from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman issued a prohibition order to Jan Spicer on 4 September 2024.
The practitioner is permanently prohibited from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, that requires direct contact with and responsibility for patients.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health service that requires direct contact with and responsibility for patients.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of Dr Matthew Keith Hartley, medical practitioner (MED0001392555), effective 26 August 2022.
The Health Ombudsman then varied the immediate registration action by removing the conditions and suspending Dr Matthew Keith Hartley's registration, effective 28 March 2023.
The suspension of registration means that Dr Matthew Keith Hartley is prohibited from practising as a medical practitioner for the duration of the suspension.
Details of the practitioner’s registration can be viewed in full on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
An interim prohibition order was issued to Michael John Lloyd on 17 August 2022.
The practitioner is prohibited from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of Matthew William Hand, psychologist (PSY0001611040), effective 19 August 2022.
Details of the practitioner’s registration, including the full list of imposed conditions, can be viewed on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Scope of Practice
The conditions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must not have contact with female patients.
- Must only practise as a registered health practitioner in employment and at practice location/s approved by the Health Ombudsman.
- Must take all reasonable steps to ensure female patients are told at the time of wanting to book an appointment with the practitioner that they cannot. The practitioner must not provide this information to patients personally.
- Must nominate to the Office of the Health Ombudsman for approval an education course or tailored education program conducted by an individual (the education program) addressing ethics and professional boundaries.
Approved employment and practice locations
The Health Ombudsman has approved the practitioner's employment as a psychologist at the following practice location:
- Mater Hill Psychology Services, 18/40 Annerley Road, Woolloongabba 4102, Qld.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman issued an interim prohibition order imposing restrictions on the provision of health services provided by Benjamin Norman Lewis, effective 19 August 2022.
Scope of Practice
The restrictions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must not provide any health service to females.
- Must only practise as a health practitioner in employment and at practice location/s approved by the Health Ombudsman.
- Must take all reasonable steps to ensure females are told at the time of wanting to book an appointment with the practitioner that they cannot.
Approved employment and practice locations
The practitioner does not currently have Health Ombudsman approval to practise in any employment or practice location.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of Kelli Maree Elizabeth Holland, registered nurse (NMW0001480170), effective 19 August 2022.
Details of the practitioner’s registration, including the full list of imposed conditions, can be viewed on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Scope of Practice
The conditions imposed include the requirements the practitioner::
- Must not prescribe, possess, supply, administer, handle, dispense, access or check, including as emergency treatment supplies or doctor’s bag stock, any monitored medicine listed in Schedule 2, Part 4 of the Medicines and Poisons (Medicines) Regulation 2021 (Queensland).
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
A prohibition order was issued to Linda May Dayberg on 9 August 2022.
The practitioner is permanently prohibited from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
The Health Ombudsman issued an interim prohibition order imposing restrictions on the provision of health services provided by Yuling Wen, effective 8 August 2022.
Scope of Practice
The restrictions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must not provide any health service to females.
- Must only practise as a health practitioner in employment and at practice location/s approved by the Health Ombudsman.
- Must take all reasonable steps to ensure females are told at the time of wanting to book an appointment with the practitioner that they cannot.
Approved employment and practice locations
The practitioner does not currently have Health Ombudsman approval to practise in any employment or practice location.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
A prohibition order was issued to Graham Desmond Schodde on 4 August 2022.
The practitioner is permanently prohibited from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of Philip Leonhard Trudinger, psychologist (PSY0001371966), effective 2 August 2022.
Details of the practitioner’s registration, including the full list of imposed conditions, can be viewed on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Scope of Practice
The conditions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must not have contact with female patients under 18 years of age.
- Must take all reasonable steps to ensure female patients under the age of 18, or their parent or guardian, are told at the time of wanting to book an appointment with the practitioner that they cannot. The practitioner must not provide this information to patients personally.
- Must not practise as a registered psychologist unless mentored by another registered psychologist (the mentor) approved by the Health Ombudsman.
- Must only practise as a registered health practitioner in employment and at practice location/s approved by the Health Ombudsman.
Approved employment and practice locations
The Health Ombudsman has approved the practitioner's employment as a psychologist at the following practice locations:
- Philip Trudinger Psychology Pty Ltd, Taylor Medical Centre, Suit 21-22, 40 Annerley Road, Woolloongabba Q 4102
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
An interim prohibition order was issued to Keelan Tonia on 20 July 2022.
The practitioner is prohibited from providing (or supporting) any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
A prohibition order was issued to Jung-Chun Chang on 15 July 2022.
The practitioner is prohibited permanently from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
A prohibition order was issued to Luzhen Wang on 9 July 2022.
The practitioner is prohibited permanently from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
A prohibition order was issued to George Zaphir on 24 June 2022.
The practitioner is permanently prohibited from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
A prohibition order was issued to Kennith John Jorgensen on 23 June 2022.
The practitioner is prohibited for a period of five years from providing any health service, paid or otherwise.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of Peter John Wells, physiotherapist (PHY0001382563), effective 16 June 2022.
Details of the practitioner’s registration, including the full list of imposed conditions, can be viewed on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Scope of Practice
The conditions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must not have any contact with patients under 18 years of age.
- Must not have contact with female patients of any age.
- Must only practise as a registered health practitioner in employment and at practices location/s approved by the Health Ombudsman.
- Must take all reasonable steps to ensure patients under 18 (or their parent or guardian), and female patients of any age, are told at the time of wanting to book an appointment with the practitioner that they cannot. The practitioner must not provide this information to patients personally.
Approved employment and practice locations
The Health Ombudsman has approved the practitioner's employment as a physiotherapist at the following practice locations:
- RHP Physiotherapy, 88 L’Estrange Terrace, Kelvin Grove Q 4059.
- RHP Physiotherapy, Nissan Arena, 590 Mains Road, Nathan Q 4111.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of medical practitioner, Dr Gregory John Hammond, medical practitioner (MED0001666687), effective 15 June 2022.
Details of the practitioner’s registration, including the full list of imposed conditions, can be viewed on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Scope of Practice
The conditions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must not have contact with female patients.
- Must only practise as a registered health practitioner in employment and at a practice location/s approved by the Health Ombudsman.
- Must take all reasonable steps to ensure female patients are told at the time of wanting to book an appointment with the practitioner that they cannot. The practitioner must not provide this information to patients personally.
Approved employment and practice locations
The Health Ombudsman has approved the practitioner's employment as a general practitioner at the following practice location:
- Kempsay Medical Centre, 35 Elbow St, West Kempsey NSW 2440
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by suspending the registration of Dr Tom Sun Yap, medical practitioner (MED0001526617), effective 15 June 2022.
The suspension of registration means that Dr Tom Sun Yap is prohibited from practising as a medical practitioner for the duration of the suspension.
Details of the practitioner’s registration can be viewed in full on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman issued an interim prohibition order imposing restrictions on the provision of health services provided by Derek Fung Wong, effective 9 June 2022.
Scope of Practice
The restrictions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must not have contact with female patients.
- Must only practice as a registered health practitioner in employment at practice location/s approved by the Health Ombudsman.
- Must take all reasonable steps to ensure females are told at the time of wanting to book an appointment with the practitioner that they cannot. The practitioner must not provide this information to patients personally.
Approved employment and practice locations
The practitioner does not currently have Health Ombudsman approval to practise in any employment or practice location.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by suspending the registration of Lesley Lowther, enrolled nurse (NMW0002202570), effective 30 May 2022.
The suspension of registration means that Lesley Lowther is prohibited from practicing as a nurse for the duration of the suspension.
Details of the practitioner’s registration can be viewed in full on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of Amy Kate Isaacs, psychologist (PSY0001885296), effective 23 May 2022.
Details of the practitioner’s registration, including the full list of imposed conditions, can be viewed on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Scope of Practice
The conditions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must not have contact with male patients.
- Must only practise as a registered health practitioner in employment and at practice location/s approved by the Health Ombudsman.
- Must take all reasonable steps to ensure females are told at the time of wanting to book an appointment with the practitioner that they cannot. The practitioner must not provide this information to patients personally.
Approved employment and practice locations
The Health Ombudsman has approved the practitioner's employment as a psychologist at the following practice location:
- The Mindful Collective Pty Ltd, 189 Latrobe Tce, Paddington Q 4064
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
An interim prohibition order was issued to Gregory John Sutton on 13 May 2022.
The practitioner is prohibited from providing or supporting any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman issued an interim prohibition order imposing restrictions on the provision of health services provided by Daniel James Ryan, as an unregistered health practitioner, effective 11 May 2022.
Scope of Practice
The restrictions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must not have contact with female patients.
- Must only practice as a registered health practitioner in employment and at practice locations/s approved by the Health Ombudsman.
Approved employment and practice locations
The practitioner does not currently have Health Ombudsman approval to practise as an unregistered health practitioner, in any employment or practice location.
The practitioner can provide health services as a registered health practitioner as per his registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of Dr Parvezraza Ahmedhusen Sherasia, medical practitioner (MED0002057893), effective 9 May 2022.
Details of the practitioner’s registration, including the full list of imposed conditions, can be viewed on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Scope of Practice
The conditions imposed include the following requirements:
- The practitioner must not have contact with female patients.
- The practitioner must only practice as a registered health practitioner in employment and at practice location/s approved by the Health Ombudsman.
- The practitioner must take all reasonable steps to ensure female patients are told at the time of wanting to book an appointment with the practitioner that they cannot. The practitioner must not provide this information to patients personally.
Approved employment and practice locations
The Health Ombudsman has approved the practitioner's employment as a general practitioner at the following practice locations:
- Qualitas Medical Practice Underwood (previously Doctors@Underwood, 3215 Logan Road Underwood QLD 4119
- Beenleigh Medical Centre, 9 James Street, Beenleigh Q 4207
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of Dr Vinay Kumar Mishra, medical practitioner (MED0001768232), effective 5 May 2022.
Details of the practitioner’s registration, including the full list of imposed conditions, can be viewed on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Scope of Practice
The conditions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must not have contact with female patients.
- Must only practice as a registered health practitioner in employment and at practice location/s approved by the Health Ombudsman.
- Must take all reasonable steps to ensure female patients are told at the time of wanting to book an appointment with the practitioner that they cannot. The practitioner must not provide this information to patients personally.
Approved employment and practice locations
The Health Ombudsman has approved the practitioner's employment as a general practitioner at the following practice location:
- Montague Road 7 Day Medical Centre, 359 Montague Road West End QLD 4101
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by suspending the registration of Laura Jean Johnson, pharmacist (PHA0002042667), effective 4 May 2022.
The suspension of registration means that Laura Jean Johnson is prohibited from practicing as a pharmacist for the duration of the suspension.
Details of the practitioner’s registration can be viewed in full on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
Pursuant to section 107(4)(b)(i) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Qld), the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal decided that the practitioner is prohibited from providing a health service in a paid or unpaid capacity, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity, until such time as she obtains registration as a health practitioner.
Pursuant to section 107(4)(b)(i) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Qld), the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal decided that the practitioner is prohibited from providing a health service, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity, to patients under the age of 18 years until the practitioner obtains registration as a health practitioner.
A prohibition order was issued to Ana Maria Quintero Behrens on 19 April 2022.
The practitioner is prohibited from providing any dental health services, paid or otherwise, on a permanent basis.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by suspending the registration of Dr Yohannes Abate Faris, medical practitioner (MED0002033219), effective 14 April 2022.
The suspension of registration means that Dr Yohannes Abate Faris is prohibited from practicing as a medical practitioner for the duration of the suspension.
Details of the practitioner’s registration can be viewed in full on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
An interim prohibition order was issued to Matthew Noel Robinson on 8 April 2022.
The practitioner is prohibited from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
Pursuant to section 107(4)(b)(i) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Qld), the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal decided that the practitioner is prohibited from providing any health service until the practitioner obtains registration as a health practitioner.
Pursuant to section 107(4)(b)(i) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Qld), the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal decided that the practitioner is prohibited from providing any health service until the practitioner obtains registration as a health practitioner.
An interim prohibition order was issued to David Graham Sweeney on 2 February 2022.
The practitioner is prohibited from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
A prohibition order was issued to Hanyou Liu on 3 February 2022.
The practitioner is prohibited permanently from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
A prohibition order was issued to Bronwen Louise Moss on 5 January 2022.
The practitioner is permanently prohibited from providing any health service paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
An interim prohibition order was issued to Isabelo JR Batara Laya on 22 December 2021.
The practitioner is prohibited from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by suspending the registration of Adam Thomas Cartwright, pharmacist (PHA0001656932), effective 22 December 2021.
The suspension of registration means that Adam Thomas Cartwright is prohibited from practicing as a pharmacist for the duration of the suspension.
Details of the practitioner’s registration can be viewed in full on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of Stephanie Kathleen Susan Oliver, midwife (NMW0001456976), effective 15 December 2021.
Details of the practitioner’s registration, including the full list of imposed conditions, can be viewed on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Scope of Practice
The conditions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must only practice as a midwife in hospital settings.
- Must only practice as a midwife in employment and at the practice location/s approved by the Health Ombudsman.
- Must be supervised by another midwife (supervisor) when practicing as a midwife.
Approved employment and practice locations
The practitioner does not currently have Health Ombudsman approval to practise in any employment or practice location.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
A prohibition order was issued to Irene Alexandra Fraser on 6 December 2021.
The practitioner is permanently prohibited from providing any health service paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of Harnoor Singh, registered nurse (NMW0002457309), effective 3 December 2021.
Details of the practitioner’s registration, including the full list of imposed conditions, can be viewed on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Scope of Practice
The conditions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must not have contact with female patients.
- Must only practise as a registered health practitioner in employment and at practice location/s approved by the Health Ombudsman.
Approved employment and practice locations
The practitioner does not currently have Health Ombudsman approval to practise in any employment or practice location.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by suspending the registration of Karenjeet Kaur Warburton, registered nurse (NMW0001480776), effective 3 December 2021.
The suspension of registration means that Karenjeet Kaur Warburton is prohibited from practicing as a nurse for the duration of the suspension.
Details of the practitioner’s registration can be viewed in full on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
A prohibition order was issued to Daniel James Patterson on 25 November 2021.
The practitioner is permanently prohibited from providing any health service paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
A prohibition order was issued to Leana Methven on 11 November 2021.
The practitioner is permanently prohibited from providing any health service paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
An interim prohibition order was issued to Sonya Mariee Whitestyles on 10 November 2021.
The practitioner is prohibited from providing or supporting any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of Dr Saher Faraj Abboosh, medical practitioner (MED0001898807), effective 9 November 2021.
Details of the practitioner’s registration, including the full list of imposed conditions, can be viewed in full on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Scope of Practice
The conditions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must not have contact with female patients.
- Must take all reasonable steps to ensure female patients are told at the time of wanting to book an appointment with the practitioner that they cannot. The practitioner must not provide this information to patients personally.
- Must only practice as a registered health practitioner in employment and at practice location/s approved by the Health Ombudsman.
Approved employment and practice locations
The Health Ombudsman has approved the practitioner's employment as a general practitioner at the following practice locations:
- Goodna Family Medical Centre (Your Family Medical Centres), 2 Smiths Road Goodna QLD 4300
- Hello Home Doctor Service - Telehealth consultations with male patients only
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
An interim prohibition order was issued to Shao-wei Wu on 1 November 2021.
The practitioner is prohibited from providing or supporting any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
A prohibition order was issued to Tony Poulton on 1 November 2021.
The practitioner is prohibited permanently from providing acupuncture or dry needling, in a paid or unpaid capacity.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
A prohibition order was issued to Leslie Robert Hotz on 30 October 2021.
The practitioner is permanently prohibited from providing any health service paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of Dr Robyn Mary James, medical practitioner (MED0001402318), effective 29 May 2020.
The Health Ombudsman then varied the immediate registration action by removing the conditions and suspending the registration of Dr Robyn Mary James, effective 25 October 2021.
The suspension of registration means that Dr Robyn Mary James is prohibited from practicing as a medical practitioner for the duration of the suspension.
Details of the practitioner’s registration can be viewed in full on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
An interim prohibition order was issued to Felicity Kate Tait on 19 October 2021.
The practitioner is prohibited from providing or supporting any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
Pursuant to section 107(4)(b)(i) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Qld), the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal decided that the practitioner is prohibited from providing any health service involving direct contact with any female patient client.
A prohibition order was issued to Natasha Brooke Gibson on 22 September 2021.
The practitioner is prohibited permanently from providing any health service paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
Pursuant to section 107(4)(b)(i) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Qld), the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal decided that the practitioner is prohibited from providing any health service to a person under the age of eighteen years until the practitioner obtains registration as a health practitioner under the National Law or the corresponding law of a state or territory of Australia.
The Health Ombudsman issued an interim prohibition order imposing restrictions on the provision of health services provided by Andrew Martin Wallace, effective 26 August 2021.
Scope of Practice
The restrictions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must not provide any health service to females.
- Must only practise as a health practitioner in employment and at practice location/s approved by the Health Ombudsman.
- Must take all reasonable steps to ensure female patients are told at the time of wanting to book an appointment with the practitioner that they cannot.
Approved employment and practice locations
The practitioner does not currently have Health Ombudsman approval to practise in any employment or practice location.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman issued an interim prohibition order imposing restrictions on the provision of health services provided by Alan James Smith, effective 25 August. 2021.
Scope of Practice
The restrictions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must not provide any health service to females.
- Must only practise as a health practitioner in employment and at practice location/s approved by the Health Ombudsman.
Approved employment and practice locations
The Health Ombudsman has approved the practitioner's employment as a disability carer/support worker at the following practice locations:
- Russell Healthcare, 3/1 Hospital Drive, Southport QLD 4215
- Magnus Health Pty Ltd, 3/94 York Street, Beenleigh QLD 4207
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman issued a prohibition order imposing restrictions on the provision of health services provided by Phillip Howard Golding, effective 25 August 2021.
Scope of Practice
The restrictions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must only practise as a health practitioner at the practice location/s approved by the Health Ombudsman.
- Must not provide a health service to any persons other than within the physical parameters of the approved practice location.
Approved employment and practice locations
The Health Ombudsman has approved the practitioner to practise as a health practitioner at the following practice location:
- Inner Harmony, 142 Apollo Road, Bulimba QLD 4171
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
A prohibition order was issued to Paul Koroso Atandi on 19 August 2021.
The practitioner is prohibited permanently from providing any health service paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of Phillip Hugh McManus, Chinese Medicine Practitioner (CMR0001709461), effective 17 August 2021.
The Health Ombudsman then varied the immediate registration action by removing the conditions and suspending the practitioner’s registration, effective 27 August 2024.
The suspension of registration means the practitioner is prohibited from practising as a Chinese Medicine Practitioner for the duration of the suspension.
Details of the practitioner’s registration can be viewed in full on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman issued an interim prohibition order imposing restrictions on the provision of health services provided by Phillip Hugh McManus effective 17 August 2021.
The Health Ombudsman then varied the interim prohibition order by removing the restrictions and prohibiting the practitioner from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity, effective 27 August 2024.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by suspending the registration of Vanessa Jane Selkirk, registered nurse (NMW0002220051), effective 13 August 2021.
The suspension of registration means that Vanessa Jane Selkirk is prohibited from practicing as a registered nurse for the duration of the suspension.
Details of the practitioner’s registration can be viewed in full on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by suspending the registration of Simon Navid Samimi, pharmacist (PHA0001927200), effective 11 August 2021.
The suspension of registration means that Simon Navid Samimi is prohibited from practicing as a pharmacist for the duration of the suspension.
Details of the practitioner’s registration can be viewed in full on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
Pursuant to section 107(4)(b)(i) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Qld), the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal decided that the practitioner is prohibited, until such time as he obtains registration as a registered health practitioner, or until the expiration of a period of five (5) years from the date of this order, from providing any health service.
Pursuant to section 107(4)(b)(i) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Qld), the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal decided that the practitioner is prohibited from providing any health service involving direct contact with any patient or client, until such time the practitioner obtains registration as a health practitioner under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Queensland) or a corresponding law of another state or territory of Australia.
A prohibition order was issued to Maria Felicidad Andres Trono on 30 June 2021.
The practitioner is prohibited from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
A prohibition order was issued to Jasmine Elise Koda on 28 June 2021.
The practitioner is prohibited from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
A prohibition order was issued to Craig Adrian Vervaart on 18 June 2021.
The practitioner is permanently prohibited from providing any health service paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
Pursuant to section 113(4)(a) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Qld), the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal decided that the practitioner is permanently prohibited from providing any health service.
Pursuant to section 113(4)(a) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Qld), the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal decided that the practitioner is permanently prohibited from providing any health service.
A prohibition order was issued to Mimi Markie Marou on 3 June 2021.
The practitioner is prohibited from providing any health service paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
A prohibition order was issued to Daniel John Liddell on 25 May 2021.
The practitioner is permanently prohibited from providing any health service paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
An interim prohibition order was issued to Yevgeny Borodinov on 13 May 2021.
The practitioner is prohibited from providing any health service, paid or otherwise in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
Pursuant to section 113(4)(a) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Qld), the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal decided that the practitioner is permanently prohibited from providing any health service.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of Alan James Smith, registered nurse (NMW0001476058), effective 27 April 2021.
Details of the practitioner’s registration, including the full list of imposed conditions, can be viewed in full on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Scope of Practice
The conditions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must not provide any health service to females.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
Pursuant to section 107(4)(b)(i) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Qld), the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal decided that the practitioner is prohibited from providing any health service until such time the practitioner obtains registration as a health practitioner under the National Law (Qld) or a corresponding law of another state or territory of Australia.
Pursuant to section 113(4)(a) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Qld), the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal decided that the practitioner is permanently prohibited from providing any health service.
The Health Ombudsman issued an interim prohibition order imposing restrictions on the provision of health services provided by Matthew Everett-Jones effective 3 March. 2021.
Scope of Practice
The restrictions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must not possess, supply, administer, handle, dispense, access, promote, advertise or recommend the use of, or otherwise deal with, any Schedule 4 restricted drug in the course of business, or other commercial activity, whether paid or unpaid. To remove any doubt:
- a restricted drug means any pharmaceutical items containing any active ingredient listed within Schedule 4 of the Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons as contained in the Poisons Standard in accordance with the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 (Cth), as amended from time to time and as published at https://www.tga.gov.au/publication/poisons-standard-susmp
- Schedule 4 includes a number of androgens and anabolic steroids. An example of a restricted drug is Testosterone.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
Pursuant to section 113(4)(a) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Qld), the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal decided that the practitioner is permanently prohibited from providing any health service.
Pursuant to section 113(4)(a) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Qld), the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal issued a prohibition order imposing restrictions on the provision of health services provided by Brandon Raynor effective 12 February 2021.
Scope of Practice
The restrictions imposed include the requirements the practitioner is prohibited from:
- providing any health service involving the manipulation of the cervical spine of any person, whether paid or unpaid.
- teaching, demonstrating or promoting the provision of any health service involving the manipulation of the cervical spine of any person, whether paid or unpaid.
- providing to any person training, instruction or education in the provision of any health service involving the manipulation of the cervical spine of any person, whether paid or unpaid.
Annexure A
- Within five business days of the commencement of these restrictions, or within two business days of commencing in any new place of practice, the respondent must notify all employers and places where the respondent provides a health service as to the existence of the prohibitions and restrictions imposed on the respondent’s right to practice and provide them with a copy of this order.
- Within five business days of the commencement of these restrictions, the respondent must provide written authorisation to the Office of the Health Ombudsman (by completing the Authority to Access Information Form) to:
- inspect, take or copy patient clinical records, log books and/or appointment diaries for any patient at such reasonable time or times as the Health Ombudsman shall determine for the purpose of monitoring compliance with the prohibitions and restrictions imposed on the respondent’s right to practice
- exchange information with the respondent’s employers and places of practice.
- chiropractic
- medical
- osteopathy
- physiotherapy.
Definitions
For the purposes of this order:
Employer means an entity that:
- employs the respondent to provide health services; or
- engages the respondent to provide health services under a contract for services; or
- operates a facility at which the respondent provides health services.
The term also includes co-owners, co-directors, contractors of service, owners or operators of medical practices, hospitals or other facilities where the respondent provides a health service, even if there is no contractual relationship between the owner or operator and the respondent.
Manipulation of the cervical spine means rotating forcefully the cervical spine at or beyond a person’s normal anatomical range of active movement.
Practice means working in any role, whether remunerated or not, in which the respondent uses his skills and knowledge in a health care industry, whether required to be registered as a health practitioner or not. It is not restricted to the provision of direct clinical care and includes using the skill and knowledge of an unregistered practitioner in a direct non-clinical relationship with a patient, working in management, administration, education, research, advisory, regulatory or policy development roles, and any other role that impacts on the safe, effective delivery of services in the health care industry.
A prohibition order was issued to Shaharin Ragu Abdullah on 9 February 2021.
The practitioner is permanently prohibited from providing any health service, paid or unpaid capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of Dr Usman Gul, medical practitioner (MED0001647769), effective 2 February 2021.
The Health Ombudsman then varied the conditions, effective 8 February 2024.
Details of the practitioner’s registration, including the full list of imposed conditions, can be viewed in full on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Scope of Practice
The conditions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must not have contact with female patients with the exception of contact using telehealth platforms.
- Must only practise as a registered health practitioner in employment and at practice location/s approved by the Health Ombudsman.
- Must take all reasonable steps to ensure female patients are told at the time of wanting to book an appointment with the practitioner that the appointment can only be booked if the patient or their legal guardian agrees to the entire contact with the practitioner being conducted using telehealth platforms only. The practitioner must not provide this information to patients personally.
Approved employment and practice locations
The Health Ombudsman has approved the practitioner's employment as a general practitioner at the following practice locations:
- Cannon Hill Family Doctors, 1177 Wynnum Road, Cannon Hill Q 4170
- Woolloongabba Medical Centre, 468 Vulture Street, Woolloongabba Q 4102
- Health Services 4 You (HS4U) - telehealth platforms only - no fixed practice location
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
A prohibition order was issued to Adrian Paul Hicks on 22 January 2021.
The practitioner is permanently prohibited from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
The Health Ombudsman issued an interim prohibition order imposing restrictions on the provision of health services provided by Constantin Aciobanitei, effective 22 January 2021.
Scope of Practice
The restrictions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must not have contact with female patients.
- Must only practise as a health practitioner in employment and at practice location/s approved by the Health Ombudsman.
- Must take all reasonable steps to ensure female patients are told at the time of wanting to book an appointment with the practitioner that they cannot. The practitioner must not provide this information to patients personally.
Approved employment and practice locations
The practitioner does not currently have Health Ombudsman approval to practise in any employment or practice location/s.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
A prohibition order was issued to Sean Damien McMonagle on 7 January 2021.
The practitioner is permanently prohibited from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
The Health Ombudsman issued an interim prohibition order imposing restrictions on the provision of health services provided by Feifei Wu, effective 15 December 2020.
Scope of Practice
The restrictions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must not have contact with female patients.
- Must only practise as a health practitioner in employment and at practice location/s approved by the Health Ombudsman.
- Must take all reasonable steps to ensure female patients are told at the time of wanting to book an appointment with the practitioner that they cannot. The practitioner must not provide this information to patients personally.
Approved employment and practice locations
The practitioner does not currently have Health Ombudsman approval to practise in any employment or practice location/s.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
Pursuant to section 107(4)(b)(i) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Qld), the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal decided that the practitioner is prohibited from providing any health service until such time the practitioner obtains registration as a health practitioner under the National Law (Qld) or a corresponding law of another state or territory of Australia.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of Dr Marshall Neil Greer, medical practitioner (MED0001394635), effective 17 November 2020.
The Health Ombudsman then varied the conditions, effective 23 Dec 2021.
Details of the practitioner’s registration, including the full list of imposed conditions, can be viewed on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Scope of Practice
The conditions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must not prescribe, possess, supply, administer, handle, dispense, access, check (hereafter referred to as access) including as emergency treatment supplies or doctor’s bag stock, any controlled drug or any medicines listed in Schedule 1 to these conditions. To remove any doubt:
- a controlled drug means any pharmaceutical items containing any active ingredient listed within Schedule 8 of the Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (the SUSMP) as contained in the Poisons Standard in accordance with the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 (Cth), as amended from time to time and as published at https://www.tga.gov.au/publication/poisons-standard-susmp
Approved employment and practice locations
The practitioner currently holds a non-practising registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
This means the practitioner is unable to practise as a medical practitioner, until such time the practitioner obtains general registration as a medical practitioner under the National Law (Qld) or a corresponding law of another state or territory of Australia.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of Faith Elizabeth McDonald, psychologist, (PSY0001819967), effective 5 November 2020.
The Health Ombudsman then varied the conditions on 26 February 2021, 18 November 2021 and 8 February 2024.
Details of the practitioner’s registration, including the full list of imposed conditions, can be viewed on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Scope of Practice
The conditions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must maintain a patient log, completed by the practitioner following every consultation with a patient, that must contain the following details, and be submitted to the Office of the Health Ombudsman within five (5) business days of the end of every calendar month:
- Patient’s and associated party’s full name and contact number;
- Date of consultation;
- Start and finish time of consultation; and
- Location of the consultation
For the purposes of this condition, ‘professional supervision’ is defined as:
Discussions between the practitioner and a Psychology Board of Australia approved supervisor, who provides guidance to the practitioner regarding issues impacting on the practitioner’s professional performance/conduct to ensure the efficacy of the therapist/patient relationship and/or those intrinsically involved in the therapeutic relationship. The discussions must include the following:
- professional practice issues;
- ethical issues (including professional boundaries); and
- anything else relevant to the practitioner’s practice.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
Pursuant to section 113(4)(a) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Qld), the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal decided that the practitioner is permanently prohibited from providing any health service.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by suspending Dr John Robert Ullman’s registration as a medical practitioner (MED0001392655), effective 25 September 2020.
The Health Ombudsman amended the action by revoking the suspension and imposing conditions, effective 18 June 2021.
Details of the practitioner’s registration, including the full list of imposed conditions, can be viewed on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Scope of Practice
The conditions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must only practise as a registered health practitioner in employment and at practice locations approved by the Office of the Health Ombudsman.
- An approved place of practice must be a practice at which:
- any controlled drugs are stored in compliance with section 119 of the Health (Drugs and Poisons) Regulation 2016 (HDPR); and
- any restricted drugs of dependency are stored in compliance with section 211(1) of the HDPR, and in a place that is lockable and remains locked (other than when a restricted drug of dependency is being put into or taken out of the place) (locker)
- any performance enhancing drugs are stored in a locker; and
- any controlled drug
- any restricted drug of dependency
- any performance enhancing drug.
Approved employment and practice locations
The practitioner does not currently have Health Ombudsman approval to practise in any employment or practice location/s.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of Dr Terence Wai Hoong Teh, medical practitioner (MED0000963098), effective 11 September 2020.
Details of the practitioner’s registration, including the full list of imposed conditions, can be viewed in full on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Scope of Practice
The conditions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must not have contact with female patients.
- Must only practise as a health practitioner in employment and at practice location/s approved by the Health Ombudsman.
- Must take all reasonable steps to ensure female patients are told at the time of wanting to book an appointment with the practitioner that they cannot. The practitioner must not provide this information to patients personally.
Approved employment and practice locations
The Health Ombudsman has approved the practitioner’s employment as a psychiatrist at the following practice locations:
- Brisbane Psychiatry & Psychotherapy, telehealth consultations with male patients only from an address known to the Office of the Health Ombudsman
- Vision Psychology, Shop 6 196 Wishart Road Wishart QLD 4122
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
An interim prohibition order was issued to Dewu Jiao on 4 September 2020.
The practitioner is prohibited from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
Pursuant to section 107(4)(b)(i) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Qld), the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal decided that the practitioner is prohibited from working as a pharmacy assistant / dispensary assistant / dispensary technician until such time the practitioner obtains registration as a health practitioner under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Queensland) or a corresponding law of another state or territory of Australia.
An interim prohibition order was issued to Wise Pokawa Davies on 21 August 2020.
The practitioner is prohibited from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by suspending the registration of Mr Wise Pokawa Davies, registered nurse (NMW0001915109), effective 21 August 2020.
The suspension of registration means that Mr Wise Pokawa Davies is prohibited from practicing as a nurse for the duration of the suspension.
Details of the practitioner’s registration can be viewed in full on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
Pursuant to section 113(4)(a) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Qld), the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal decided that the practitioner is permanently prohibited from providing any health service to persons who are through illness or disability not of sound mind.
A prohibition order was issued to Shane Francis Farmer on 19 August 2020.
The practitioner is permanently prohibited from providing any health service at all in a paid or unpaid capacity, including but not limited to psychological services, counselling services, and mental health services to persons (whether provided in or outside the home).
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
The Health Ombudsman issued an interim prohibition order imposing restrictions on the provision of health services provided by Graeme Roggensack, effective 17 August 2020.
Scope of Practice
The restrictions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must not massage or otherwise touch in anyway any female person when providing any health service including the provision of massage training.
- Must verbally advise all trainees prior to undertaking any massage training, that he is unable to massage or otherwise touch any female person while delivering that training.
- Must keep accurate records as to the name, address and contact details of all persons to whom he provides massage training, and must provide these records to the Office of the Health Ombudsman as requested and within five business days of the end of every calendar month.
- Must only practise as a health practitioner in employment and at practice location/s approved by the Health Ombudsman.
Approved employment and practice locations
The practitioner does not currently have Health Ombudsman approval to practise in any employment or practice location/s.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
A prohibition order was issued to Andrew John Ryan on 12 August 2020.
The practitioner is permanently prohibited from providing any health service, in a paid or unpaid capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
A prohibition order was issued to Jade Arron Parsons on 30 June 2020.
The practitioner is permanently prohibited from providing any health service, in a paid or unpaid capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
The prohibition order will continue to have effect until:
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision, or
- the Health Ombudsman decides to revoke the order pursuant to section 90M of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013.
Pursuant to section 107(4)(b)(i) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Qld), the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal decided that the practitioner is prohibited from providing any health service until such time the practitioner obtains registration as a health practitioner under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Queensland) or a corresponding law of another state or territory of Australia.
Pursuant to section 113(4)(a) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Qld), the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal decided that the practitioner is permanently prohibited from providing any health service.
Pursuant to section 107(4)(b)(i) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Qld), the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal decided that the practitioner is prohibited from providing any health service, whether on a paid or voluntary basis; until such time the practitioner obtains registration as a health practitioner under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Queensland) or a corresponding law of another state or territory of Australia.
An interim prohibition order was issued to Shane Tyrrell on 6 May 2020.
The practitioner is prohibited from providing any health service, paid or otherwise in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
Pursuant to section 113(4)(a) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Qld), the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal decided that the practitioner is permanently prohibited from providing any health service.
Pursuant to section 107(4)(b)(i) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Qld), the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal decided the practitioner is permanently restricted from providing any health service to female patients, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal decided pursuant to section 107(4)(b)(i), of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Qld), the practitioner is prohibited from providing any health service until such time the practitioner obtains registration as a health practitioner under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Queensland) or a corresponding law of another state or territory of Australia.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of Dr Omer Ashraf, medical practitioner (MED0001611750), effective 15 April 2020.
Details of the practitioner’s registration, including the full list of imposed conditions, can be viewed in full on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Scope of Practice
The conditions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- must not have any contact with female patients.
- must not have contact with any patient at residential premises.
- must only practise as a registered health practitioner in employment and at practice location/s approved by the Health Ombudsman.
- must take all reasonable steps to ensure female patients are told at the time of wanting to book an appointment with the practitioner that they cannot. The practitioner must not provide this information to patients personally.
Approved employment and practice locations
The Health Ombudsman has approved the practitioner’s employment as a general practitioner providing telehealth consultations to male-only patients for:
- Hello Home Doctor Service
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
An interim prohibition order was issued to Daryl Robert Lederhose on 4 March 2020.
The Health Ombudsman then varied the interim prohibition order, effective 8 April 2021.
The practitioner is prohibited from providing any health service, paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
Pursuant to section 107(4)(b)(i) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Qld), the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal decided that the practitioner is permanently prohibited from providing any health service.
Pursuant to section 113(4)(a) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Qld), the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal decided that the practitioner is permanently prohibited from providing any health service.
An interim prohibition order was issued to John Allan Erana on 6 November 2019.
The practitioner is prohibited from providing any health service paid or otherwise, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity.
This means the practitioner must not provide any health services at all.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
Pursuant to section 113(4)(a) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Qld), the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal decided that the practitioner is permanently prohibited from providing any health service.
Pursuant to section 113(4)(a) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Qld), the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal decided that the practitioner is permanently prohibited from providing any health service.
Pursuant to section 113(4)(a) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Qld), the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal decided that the practitioner is prohibited from advertising, promoting, and/or supplying any remedy, vaccine and/or treatment, which is not recognised and endorsed by conventional science-based medicine, for any or all of the following in respect of humans:
- Hendra virus, chicken pox, German measles, and other infectious viral ailments
- snake bites
- herbicide poison, pesticide poison
- paralysis ticks
- other poisons or substances toxic to humans.
Pursuant to section 107(4)(b)(i) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Qld), the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal decided that the practitioner is prohibited from providing any health service, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity (paid or otherwise), to any female persons and to any male persons under the age of 18 years.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of Dr Prem Adhar, medical practitioner, (MED0000947411), effective 24 April 2019.
The Health Ombudsman then varied the conditions, effective 6 December 2021.
Details of the practitioner’s registration, including the full list of imposed conditions, can be viewed on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Scope of Practice
The conditions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must not prescribe, possess, supply, administer, handle, dispense, access, check (hereafter referred to as access) including as emergency treatment supplies or doctor’s bag stock, any controlled drug or any medicines listed in Schedule 1 to these conditions. To remove any doubt:
- a. a controlled drug means any pharmaceutical items containing any active ingredient listed within Schedule 8 of the Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons as contained in the Poisons Standard in accordance with the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 (Cth), as amended from time to time and as published at https://www.tga.gov.au/publication/poisons-standardsusmp
Approved employment and practice locations
The Health Ombudsman has approved the practitioner's employment as a general practitioner at the following practice location/s:
- Adhar Medical Centre, 1a/131 Broadwater Terrace Redland Bay QLD 4165
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
Pursuant to section 107(4)(b)(i) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Qld), the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal decided that the practitioner is prohibited from providing any health service, in a clinical or non-clinical capacity (paid or otherwise), to any persons under the age of 18 years.
The Health Ombudsman issued an interim prohibition order imposing restrictions on the provision of health services provided by Arthur Cunningham effective 27 February 2019.
Scope of Practice
The restrictions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must not have contact with female patients.
- Must only practise as a health practitioner in employment and at practice location/s approved by the Health Ombudsman.
Approved employment and practice locations
The Health Ombudsman has approved the practitioner's employment as an acupuncturist at the following practice location/s:
- MuzzSTOP Australia Pty Ltd, 6 Tamarind Cl, Thornlands QLD 4164
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of Sheena Cunningham, Chinese medicine practitioner (CMR0002104150), effective 27 February 2019.
Details of the practitioner’s registration, including the full list of imposed conditions, can be viewed in full on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Scope of Practice
The conditions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must not have contact with female patients.
- Must only practise as a health practitioner in employment and at practice location/s approved by the Health Ombudsman.
Approved employment and practice locations
The Health Ombudsman has approved the practitioner's employment as an acupuncturist at the following practice location/s:
- MuzzSTOP Australia Pty Ltd, 6 Tamarind Cl, Thornlands QLD 4164
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of Arthur Cunningham, Chinese medicine practitioner (CMR0002104107), effective 27 February 2019.
Details of the practitioner’s registration, including the full list of imposed conditions, can be viewed in full on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Scope of Practice
The conditions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must not have contact with female patients.
- Must only practise as a health practitioner in employment and at practice location/s approved by the Health Ombudsman.
Approved employment and practice locations
The Health Ombudsman has approved the practitioner's employment as an acupuncturist at the following practice location/s:
- MuzzSTOP Australia Pty Ltd, 6 Tamarind Cl, Thornlands QLD 4164
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman issued an interim prohibition order imposing restrictions on the provision of health services provided by Sheena Cunningham effective 27 February 2019.
Scope of Practice
The restrictions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must not have contact with female patients.
- Must only practise as a health practitioner in employment and at practice location/s approved by the Health Ombudsman.
Approved employment and practice locations
The Health Ombudsman has approved the practitioner's employment as an acupuncturist at the following practice location/s:
- MuzzSTOP Australia Pty Ltd, 6 Tamarind Cl, Thornlands QLD 4164
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –
- the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
- QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of Dr Olajide Olusesan Ogunseye, medical practitioner (MED0000950035), effective 12 October 2018.
The Health Ombudsman then varied the immediate registration action by removing the conditions and suspending Dr Olajide Olusesan Ogunseye’s registration, effective 3 April 2023.
The suspension of registration means that Dr Olajide Olusesan Ogunseye is prohibited from practising as a medical practitioner for the duration of the suspension.
Details of the practitioner’s registration can be viewed in full on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.
Pursuant to section 107(4)(b)(i) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Qld), the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal decided that the practitioner is prohibited from is prohibited from providing any health service for a period of 9 years.
Pursuant to section 113(4)(a) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (Qld), the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal decided that the practitioner is prohibited from providing any health service.
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