Health Care Complaints Commission v Simpson [2018] NSWCATOD 49

Civil and Administrative Tribunal New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: Health Care Complaints Commission v Simpson [2018] NSWCATOD 49 Hearing dates: 19, 20 and 21 February 2018, 20, 23 and 28 March 2018 (written submissions) Date of orders: 06 April 2018 Decision date: 06 April 2018 Jurisdiction: Occupational Division Before: The Hon F Marks, Principal Member Dr E Chan, Senior Member Dr I Woodhouse, Senior Member M Maher, General Member Decision: (1) The registration of the Respondent as a dental practitioner is cancelled. (2) The Respondent is precluded from making any application for registration for a period of two years from this date. (3) The Respondent is to pay the costs of the Complainant in an amount assessed in default of agreement. Catchwords: PROFESSIONS AND TRADES –– health care professionals –– dental practitioners –– Health Practitioner Regulation National Law –– breach of practice conditions –– prescribing medication while suspended –– held professional misconduct –– possession of cocaine –– finding of not a suitable person for registration in the dental profession –– registration cancelled –– costs order Legislation Cited: Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Cases Cited: Health Care Complaints Commission v Do [2014] NSWCA 307 Category: Principal judgment Parties: Health Care Complaints Commission (Complainant) Dr William Simpson (Respondent) Representation: Counsel: A Britt (Complainant) B Adam (Respondent)