Submission
AMA Submission to NRAS review of penalties for practicing whilst not registered
Pretending to be a registered health practitioner (holding-out) is an offence under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law.
Recently a few individuals have been caught pretending to be specialists. The Health Ministers felt that the penalties for this behaviour were not a sufficient deterrent and have sought an increase.
The AMA supports these increases. Misusing any registered title, particularly the title medical practitioner is unacceptable. These individuals pose a significant risk to the community.
The submission to the consultation on the increase in penalties for holding-out can be found here.
