Doctor fined for book of 'WTF' surgery pictures taken without consent
Lachlan Rathie, an anaesthetist at Toowoomba Hospital, has been fined $30,000 for professional misconduct due to the publication of a book containing unauthorized patient images. The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal found the book included demeaning commentary and sensitive patient information. Rathie expressed regret for his actions, acknowledging the breach of confidentiality and the insensitivity of his content.
- ▪Lachlan Rathie self-published a picture book in 2023 that included confidential patient information.
- ▪The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal fined him $30,000 for professional misconduct.
- ▪The book contained inappropriate commentary about sensitive medical cases and was deemed disrespectful.
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Doctor fined $30k for self-publishing unauthorised pictures of patientsBy Elly Bradfield, Aisling Brennan and Dan McCrayABC Southern QldTopic:Medical EthicsWed 20 May 2026 at 1:42pmWed 20 May 2026 at 1:42pmWed 20 May 2026 at 1:42pmLachlan Rathie has beeen fined $30,000 for professional misconduct. (Amazon)In short:In 2023, Lachlan Rathie self-published a picture book, which depicted his day-to-day life as an anaesthetist at Toowoomba Hospital.The anaesthetist's actions were reported to the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) by the Helath Ombudsman.QCAT has fined Dr Rathie $30,000 for professional misconduct.abc.net.au/news/lachlan-rathie-fined-over-self-published-photo-book/106700442Link copiedShareShare articleAn anaesthetist who worked at Toowoomba Hospital has been…
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