The physician – who was skilled abroad and was registered in Australia up to now, however has beforehand confronted disciplinary motion – labored at Port Augusta Hospital between April 24 and May 2 earlier than being faraway from the premises.
The physician is believed to have handled 15 sufferers over these six days.
The hospital is now following up with these sufferers to debate care wants and resolve if follow-up appointments are mandatory.
Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network Chief Executive Craig Packard has issued an apology to anybody affected.
”On behalf of our service, I apologise to all those patients who had contact with this unregistered doctor,” he mentioned.
“This incident should not have occurred and I am deeply sorry.
“We have knowledgeable SA Police and AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority), and also will conduct a full and thorough overview into how this incident occurred.”
The doctor was offered a place as an intern prior to the arrival of his registration. He was granted a provisional registration with conditions on May 2.
A supervising doctor was also stood down pending investigation.
The matter has been referred to SA Police, AHPRA and other investigative bodies for further action, and an investigation has been launched under AHPRA’s Criminal Offences Unit.
Anyone who attended Port Augusta Hospital’s emergency department between those dates and is concerned has been urged to contact the facility and Regional Health Service on 08 8668 7500.
Source: www.9news.com.au
