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Back to EpisodesNSW Health Apologizes to Doctors Over Misconduct Probe
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New South Wales Health apologizes to three doctors after Ombudsman rules investigation was unfair. Doctors faced misconduct allegations due to patient safety concerns in Royal Prince Alfred Hospitals Structural Heart Program. Program, focusing on TAVI procedures, had multiple reviews uncovering issues like team mistrust and safety risks. Doctors wrote to health minister about serious complications and deaths, feeling targeted for speaking up. Ombudsman confirmed delay caused significant stress. Follow-up probes led to changes, with hospital leaders defending units culture and denying retaliation.
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