Thinking about cosmetic surgery? At last, some clarity on who can call themselves a surgeon

  • Written by: Christopher Rudge, Law lecturer, University of Sydney
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When is a surgeon not a surgeon? It’s a riddle that’s long puzzled regulators and consumers. But it may soon be solved.

State and territory health ministers have decided to restrict the title “surgeon” to specialist doctors. The move represents a significant change in Australian medical...

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