What are the implications of the TGA’s stricter approach to cosmetic treatment promotions? And how might the TGA’s regulatory approach interact with the law of negligence that requires practitioners to warn patients of inherent material risks?
Today I’ve written a short reflection on AHPRA and the Medical Board of Australia’s (MBA) proposed options to reform the regulation of ‘late-career medical practitioners’ — ie, doctors over 70 years old — by requiring them to undergo regular health assessments. I will mostly let my short analysis published in the Conversation, speak for itself. […]
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has updated its guidance on advertising cosmetic injectables. What are the implications?
Last Wednesday (8 March 2024) I was featured on the ABC News Daily podcast, thanks to researcher Bridget Fitzgerald and host Sam Hawley. We discuss the crackdown on botox and cosmetic procedures in Australia and what it will mean for patients. The episode is available here.
This post is a brief discussion of three media contributions I have made in the last few months.
I was interviewed alongside two leading voices in plastic and cosmetic surgery on 2SER
Disturbing reports about botched cosmetic surgeries and injuries in Australia – from breast augmentations causing chronic pain to liposuction leaving patients with lifelong injuries – have sparked concerns in recent years. Several high-profile cosmetic surgeons alleged to have fallen short of expected professional standards have been disciplined. Last year, a class action was commenced against […]
I recently published an article in the Conversation on proposed changes to the regulation of cosmetic surgery in Australia here. In essence, the state and territory Health Ministers have decided, after three years of consultation, to make the title ‘surgeon,’ as well as ‘cosmetic surgeon,’ a protected title. This will mean that cosmetic surgeons will […]
If you’re thinking about a tummy tuck, breast implants or eyelid surgery, you might be looking for reassurance your chosen doctor is qualified and has the right skills for the job. Today’s release of the much anticipated review of how cosmetic surgery is regulated in Australia goes partway to achieving that. The review makes several sensible […]