Doctor

In most states and territories you have several options, depending on the type of doctor.

Each body will have different powers to help you. You should ask.

1. You can complain to the independent health services commission /ombudsman in your state or territory .

2. You can complain to the relevant Medical Board in your state or territory.

3. You can complain to your local branch of the Australian Medical Association (AMA) or other professional association. (Associations will take complaints about their members only.)

Queensland

(1) Health Rights Commission*

(2) Medical Board of Qld

GPO Box 2438 Brisbane 4001
Phone: (07) 3225 2524
Fax: (07) 3247 3267
Email the Medical Board of QLD

(3) Australian Medical Association (Qld)

88 L'Estrange Terrace Kelvin Grove 4059
PO Box 123 Red Hill 4059
Phone: (07) 3872 2222
Fax: (07) 3856 4727

(4) Psychologists Board of QLD

GPO Box 2438, Brisbane 4001
Phone: (07) 3225 2529
Fax: (07) 3225 2527
Email the Psychologists Board of QLD
Web site link

(5) The Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists

50 Water St Spring Hill 4000
Phone: (07) 3832 4444
Fax: (07) 3832 4449
Email link
Web site link
Link to Code of Ethics