The HCCC prosecuted a complaint against Dr Rashidul Hassan, GP. The complaint alleged that his consultations, prescribing and record keeping for eleven patients did not meet expected standards.
On 22 December 2020, the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (the Tribunal) found Dr Hassan guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct and professional misconduct.
Dr Hassan, GP had failed to conduct adequate examinations and made multiple prescribing errors, including incorrect dosages and incorrect drugs and that there was a significant risk to the public.
Dr Hassan’s medical registration was suspended for a 4 month period, taking into consideration that that Dr Hassan had already been suspended for over 2 months.
After Dr Hassan, GP has served his suspension period, he can only return to practice under supervision and strict conditions. He can only work in a group practice, must comply with an independent audit of his medical records and he must not exceed the daily cap on his patient numbers.
Source: https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/17673558e8124a64bb8fe710