An analysis of 32 cases reported between July 2010 and September 2014 by
professional disciplinary tribunals in New South Wales and Victoria against
medical practitioners found guilty of inappropriately prescribing Sch 8 medications
(mainly opioids) and Sch 4 drugs (mainly benzodiazepines) demonstrated, among others, a lengthy delay between the occurrence of the miscreant conduct and the conclusion of disciplinary proceedings. The study also raised questions about the appropriateness of utilising common criminal law theories of punishment and deterrence by non-judicial tribunals.
History
Journal
Journal of Law and Medicine
Volume
22
Pagination
255-279
Location
NSW, Australia
ISSN
1320-159X
Language
English
Publication classification
C Journal article, C1 Refereed article in a scholarly journal