Cosmetic surgery safeguards undergo major facelift GPs will have a bigger role to play in protecting patients from ‘cosmetic cowboys’, as part of a raft of changes cracking down on the trouble-plagued industry.
AHPRA reveals next phase of cosmetic medicine crackdown Botox, fillers, and social media influencers will be in the medical regulator’s sights, as the number of botched procedures skyrockets.
In Practice: Updated PSR Guide The new guide outlines what doctors referred to the Professional Services Review can expect at each stage of the proces.
RACGP speaks out against cosmetic surgery referrals The college has raised a number of concerns about upcoming requirements contained in new Medical Board guidelines.
Law needs to recognise ‘vital’ rural GP-Surgeons: RACGP The college has said it is ‘unable to support’ legislation that aims to protect the use of the title ‘surgeon’ in its current form.
Should GPs have to write referrals for cosmetic surgery? The new requirement is part of a host of reforms aimed at cleaning up the industry, but there is disagreement over its appropriateness.
Threat of ‘strong legal action’ for misuse of surgeon title Its use is to be limited to surgeons, obstetricians and gynaecologists, and ophthalmologists, with cosmetic qualification standards still being assessed.
Clampdown on ‘cosmetic surgeon’ title signalled Regulators have been tasked with helping to protect the public from rogue operators, although details on the proposed reforms are unclear.
Review recommends ‘endorsement model’ for cosmetic surgeons AHPRA has accepted all 16 recommendations from an independent review into Australia’s cosmetic industry, in a bid to improve patient safety.
Review into cosmetic industry safety due next week More patient horror stories have come to light in the lead up to AHPRA and the Medical Board releasing their review.