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Professional Disciplinary Law:
Health Practitioners

Hanna Legal has extensive experience in representing health care professionals in relation to professional disciplinary matters.

We represent doctors, nurses and pharmacists in matters involving the Healthcare Complaints Commission, Medical Council of NSW, Nursing and Midwifery Council and Pharmacy Council of NSW. 

How we can help

Our experience and expertise enable us to achieve excellent results for healthcare professionals being investigated or prosecuted by their respective professional body.

Our lawyers can assist you through the entire process, from the making of the initial complaint until the conclusion of your case.

Key services

  • Advising on the process and relevant law, including, Health Practitioner Regulation National Law and Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013
  • Assisting clients to draft a response to the initial complaint
  • Attending urgent hearings at the Medical Council brought under section 150 of the National Law
  • Assisting clients to respond to notices to provide information or produce documents
  • Preparing evidence 
  • Developing case strategies
  • Appearing at hearings before the Professional Standards Committee
  • Appearing at Stage 1 and Stage 2 hearings at the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT)
  • Briefing barristers with expertise in professional disciplinary law