15. Part 1 - Cosmetic Surgery Reforms and Ongoing Concern of Rogue Practitioners with Ngaire Watson

Law Matters with Catherine Henry Lawyers

On the face of it, there’s been a crackdown on cosmetic surgery. But is it enough to keep rogue practitioners from causing harm to unsuspecting patients?

In this episode of Law Matters, Practice Leader of Health Law, Rosemary Listing, talks to barrister and nurse, Ngaire Watson. Ngaire specialises in health and medical litigation and is also a spokesperson on health law and medical negligence with the Australian Lawyers Alliance.

Rosemary and Ngaire discuss the problems within the cosmetic surgery sector and how several reforms introduced in 2023 will impact the industry from a health and safety perspective.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• About the different reforms that have been introduced for cosmetic surgery, specifically around advertising, online presence and the use of the word ‘surgeon’
• Why rogue practitioners are so difficult to police
• What options are available if you’ve been a victim of cosmetic surgery gone wrong.

Disclaimer

While this podcast is aimed to be informative, it is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice. You should see a solicitor for complete advice that relates directly to your situation.

For more information please visit:

• Listen to our previous episode of Law Matters on Cosmetic Surgery.
• Find out more about the law and Medical Negligence.

If you have a legal issue and live in NSW you can find out more at Catherine Henry Lawyers, or call the team on 1800 874 949.