Journal article
Misconduct in the Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Sector in Australia
Journal of Law and Medicine, Vol.29(2), pp.437-455
2022
Abstract
This article examines the nature and level of misconduct occurring in the alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment sector in Australia between 2015 and 2020. Data were drawn from disciplinary decisions of statutory compliance bodies, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority, Consumer Law and coronial findings in all Australian jurisdictions. The data indicate that the current regulatory framework for unregistered health practitioners is unsuitable to protect the public from future acts of misconduct. The response to misconduct varies between registered and unregistered health practitioners. This suggests that unregistered health practitioners pose a greater risk of harm to the public than registered health practitioners, yet the former are subject to the least rigorous regulation. Further, systemic issues within organisations related to poor adherence or lack of sound policies and procedures were found to contribute to the misconduct and the risk of harm within the AOD treatment sector.
Details
- Title
- Misconduct in the Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Sector in Australia
- Authors
- Simone Henriksen (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Law and Society
- Publication details
- Journal of Law and Medicine, Vol.29(2), pp.437-455
- Publisher
- Lawbook Co.
- Organisation Unit
- School of Law and Society; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99652598802621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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