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FAQs general

• What information can the Medical Council of NSW provide about a doctor? Answer >
• Can the Medical Council de-register a doctor? Answer >
• How does a de-registered doctor get re-registered? Answer >
• Can the Medical Council get my medical records for me? Answer >
• Can I seek compensation through my complaint to the Medical Council? Answer >
• How do I make a complaint against a doctor? Answer >
• What happens after I make a complaint? Answer >
• How do I seek a review of the outcome of my complaint? Answer >
• Can the Council confirm if any complaints have been made against my doctor? Is s/he being investigated or has any action being taken against him/her? Answer >
• A local doctor has been 'suspended'. Can the Council confirm when and why? Answer >
• I have visited a person who claimed s/he was a doctor and offered/performed medical services, but s/he is not registered. Can the Council do anything? Answer >
• What is the difference between the Medical Council of NSW and the Health Care Complaints Commission? Answer >
• What is the difference between the Medical Council of NSW and the Australian Medical Association? Answer >

Last updated: June 2010