‘Unprofessional and unethical’: GP to pay $48k after using alias to post bad reviews
The doctor was earlier found guilty of making $30k worth of false ACC claims.
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Prosecutors want 80yo doctor to never work again after ADHD medication scandal
Tony Hanne prescribed ADHD medications without the required approval of a specialist.
Auckland doctor wrote thousands of prescriptions for ADHD drugs without approval
Tony Hanne was accused of professional misconduct over prescriptions he had written.
'Deliberate and unethical': Pharmacist stole methadone, topped up bottles with water
John Collett moved the methadone to a small bottle, then put it in his pocket.
'Repulsive': Osteopath performed sex act on patient while child sat in corner
'I now see my thinking and actions not only as wrong, but repulsive and ridiculous'.
Chiropractor suspended following 'intense' relationship with patient
Bill Donaldson was in a relationship with the patient for around two years.
Doctor prescribed 'high quantities' of addictive, controlled drugs to colleague
GP's treatment enabled doctor's drug misuse and dependence, the Medical Council said.
Midwife struck off for writing prescriptions she used herself
The midwife prescribed 480 zopiclone tablets over two years, for herself.
'Stupid decision': Anaesthetist technician lied about drink-driving conviction
'I have made mistakes but I’m not a bad person'.
GP says money for sex with patient proposition was test
The doctor 'hypothetically' asked another patient if she would have sex for money.
‘Repeated dishonesty’: Doctor forged document saying she passed exam
The doctor forged a letter saying she'd passed the surgical test, despite not showing up.
'I was desperate': Nurse posed as boss over email, wrote fake reference letter
Struck off nurse: 'When you tell one lie you have to tell another.'
Meth access cutting demand for abuse of ADHD medications - GP's lawyer
It is alleged the GP wrote ADHD medication prescriptions without specialist approval.
Doctor well-known in ADHD community faces tribunal
It is alleged Tony Hanne wrote prescriptions without specialist approval.
Doctor tried twice to prescribe himself Tramadol
The doctor was in Dunedin when he altered a prescription to include Tramadol.
Fizzy drink dispute lands nurse grandmother in court for biting man
The grandmother, also a former nurse, was discharged without conviction for the assault.
GP censured for assault on wife, threatening to shoot police
The doctor poured alcohol over his wife, poked her with a fork and called her fat.
Doctor lied about sexual affair with patient
"I feel anxious about finding a new GP because the trust I have has been severely broken."
Additional black mark for former nurse found with child porn
Authorities believe there may have been up to 5300 images on the man's computers.
Guilty: Doctor's conduct had 'major impact' on family
The question now is whether the disgraced GP will get to keep her name secret.
'My daughter doesn't trust doctors now': GP facing charges after affair with patient
GP kept treating the wife and children of the patient she was having an affair with.
Name suppression sought after doctor-patient affair
Significant age gap between the pair, and patient began seeing the doctor as a teenager.
Health practitioner fined $30,000 after accessing records for personal reasons
The decision said accessing patient notes became an anxiety-driven compulsion.
Rectal exams not standard practice for work assessments, tribunal hears
Lawyer argues you can't criticise doctor for his 'thorough approach'.
Woman felt 'taken advantage of' by doctor accused of unnecessary anal exams
Six witnesses spoke today about their experience of the alleged misconduct.
Woman shares emotional allegations against North Island doctor
Included in the charge are allegations of conducting unnecessary rectal exams.
Breast examination breached patient's rights - HDC finds
The woman had just moved town and wanted to get referred to the local diabetes service.
Doctor continues legal fight for secrecy in public exposure case
A Kiwi doctor was caught three times exposing himself to a female jogger.
'Egregious breach of trust': Nurse struck off after indecently assaulting pregnant patient
Linto Thomas has never accepted guilt or showed remorse for the offending.
Nurse accused of giving strong sedatives to children cleared of charges
The nurse was only charged with failing to correctly document some details.
Nurse denies giving strong sedatives to children without permission
The nurse denied administering the drugs without a prescription or supervision.
Nurse in hot water over strong sedatives to kids
Nurse facing disciplinary action after giving strong drugs like Ketamine to children.
Doctor's registration cancelled after he pursued sexual relationships with patients
Deane Drew appeared before a tribunal today to "face up to wrongdoings".
Doctor sorry for sexual relationships with vulnerable patients
Doctor Deane Drew is first accused of starting a relationship with a patient in the 90s.