The Health Ombudsman commenced disciplinary proceedings against a doctor who had admitted to unlawfully misappropriating and self-administering Schedule 8 controlled drugs over a six month period, where, at the time of the conduct, the practitioner had an impairment. The practitioner admitted to professional misconduct.
The issue for determination was whether the practitioner should be subject to a reprimand and/or a period or suspension or fine.
Matthew Hickey appeared for the Health Ombudsman.
The judgment can be read by clicking here