Return
File Number: Med22/549D
Practitioner: Dr Robert Morton
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Charge Characteristics:
Prescribing - inappropriate/inadequate (Established)
Lied/misled (Established)
Communication inadequate/inappropriate (Established)
Additional Orders:
Name Suppression to Practitioner
Interim order for the non-publication of the name and any identifying details of the practitioner, Dr N
The application for permanent non-publication of the name and any identifying details of the practitioner declined including the name of the health centre
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Name Suppression to Witness/s and/or Family of parties
Permanent order for the non-publication of the name and any identifying details of Ms R including any reference to her health issues
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Other
Permanent order for the non-publication of the names of all General Practitioners currently working at the Mosgiel Health Centre or who were working there at the time of these events and are referred to in these proceedings
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Appeal Decision:
Full Decision
(Quashed)
Outcome
The practitioner appealed to the High Court against the part of the Tribunal's penalty order declining permanent non-publication of the name and identifying details of the practitioner. The appeal was dismissed. M v Director of Proceedings [2024] NZHC 547 [19 March 2024]
Full Decision
(Quashed)
Outcome
The practitioner appealed to the Court of Appeal on the 18th September 2024. The appeal filed has been abandoned as at the 22nd day of August 2025
Precis of Decision: