Monthly Archives: July 2015

Regulation of the NSW Medical Profession 1

This is an extract from a recent online article. Whoopee! The problem, Mr Secord, is that the whole of the NSW Medical Profession is, to all intents and purposes, completely unregulated. (Of course, so are lots of other NSW professions … Continue reading

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The NSW Cosmetic Industry generally 1

On 17 Apr 2015, the Sydney Morning Herald published a very detailed article by their journalist Ms Anna Patty on the cosmetic industry with this headline:- This is a link to the article – http://www.smh.com.au/act-news/cosmetic-surgery-incidents-prompt-calls-for-new-guidelines-greater-regulation-20150417-1mkrh1.html As you can see, if … Continue reading

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The Cosmetic Institute, Parramatta and Bondi Junction 1

A further article on the 30 Jan 2015 incident in which a 20 year old patient’s heart stopped beating during a breast augmentation operation at this institute‘s Parramatta clinic appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald today. (To view previous SMH … Continue reading

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Dr Yanni Sergides Neurosurgeon

To view responses to letters we emailed Dr SergidesĀ on behalf of one of our readers, which we believe are the type that would encourage you to make him one of the very first you would consult in person and perhaps … Continue reading

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The role of GPs in our system 1

The experience of one of our readers has caused us to have a complete rethink on the role of GPs in more serious matters. In fact we’re still reeling from hearing about it! GPs are, of course, portrayed as the … Continue reading

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Dr Paul Sved Urologist 1

One of our readers advises that, last year, he received this email from Dr Sved. It was in response to this letter our reader had emailed Dr Sved. The response was received within 24 hours, and to us, it’s a … Continue reading

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The Medical Council of New South Wales 1

A 14 Jul 2015 update: Having not even received an acknowledgement of receipt of our email sent to Dr Kesby on 6 Jul 2015, we sent him a further letter by email today saying:- A 5 Jul 2015 post Dr … Continue reading

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Dr Jeremy Rees Neurologist

This is one of the best responses we’ve ever got to a letter we’ve sent by email to a doctor. It’s the sort of response that could make you want to immediately make an appointment to see Dr Rees. It … Continue reading

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