Urgent action needed to unmask cosmetic ‘surgery’

The latest expose of the controversial practices of one of Australia’s most widely known cosmetic “surgeons” highlights the need for urgent reforms to ensure patient safety is effectively protected, the Consumers Health Forum says.

“The 4 Corners program last night detailed a litany of unresolved patient complaints and irregular practices yet national and state regulators, including the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, appear unable to take effective action to stop these shocking activities,” the CEO of the Consumers Health Forum, Leanne Wells said.

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