‘Irresponsible’: regulator accused of not doing enough to protect patients in cosmetic surgery reform
by Australian Associated Press from World news | The Guardian on (#633XB)
Medical regulator and board agree to strengthen industry standards after review revealed unsafe practices and misleading advertising
Cosmetic surgery practitioners will be policed by a dedicated enforcement unit for the first time in Australia as part of an industry-wide crackdown by the national regulator.
However, the Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) has criticised the changes, saying they don't prioritise patient safety and more needs to be done.
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