Chatoor v Health Care Complaints Commission [2019] NSWCATOD 124

Civil and Administrative Tribunal New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: Chatoor v Health Care Complaints Commission [2019] NSWCATOD 124 Hearing dates: 25 and 26 March 2019 Date of orders: 23 August 2019 Decision date: 23 August 2019 Jurisdiction: Occupational Division Before: N Hennessy ADCJ, Deputy President M Kelly, General Member Dr B Bailey, Professional Member Dr J Weaver, Professional Member Decision: 1. Dr Chatoor is reprimanded.

2. The following conditions are imposed on Dr Chatoor's registration for two years from the date of this decision:

1. When recommending and before performing a coronary or device operation the practitioner must obtain a written opinion from another cardiologist (who is a Fellow of the College and approved by the Medical Council of NSW) which supports the procedure(s). If the written opinion does not support the procedure(s) the practitioner cannot recommend or perform the coronary or device operation. A copy of the written opinion from the cardiologist (whether negative or positive) is to be filed in the patient records. (a) The practitioner must maintain a log listing all patients for whom he has obtained a written opinion. The log is to include: • the full names and dates of birth of the patient • the names of the cardiologist who provided the written opinion • a brief description of the written opinion, including whether the cardiologist supported or did not support the procedure(s) (b) The practitioner must forward to the Council a copy of the log within seven days of the end of each calendar month. (c) The practitioner must authorise the Council to contact the cardiologist to verify the written opinion