Proposed new laws would see doctor disciplinary records online

The Queensland Government wants new laws introduced that allow a doctor's disciplinary record placed online for patients to see, reports an article in abc.net.au.

The laws, which should be in place by September 2013, come after damning reports filed in the state's Parliament last month exposed endemic problems within Queensland's medical complaints processes.

One report found "extraordinary delays" and discipline that did not reflect "the seriousness of complaints".

Health Minister Lawrence Springborg says the Government has a "very strong case" case for the new laws.

The Government will also create a new Queensland health ombudsman who will decide which authority will investigate complaints.

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