23 May 2023
Timothy Wilson Haina
Medical practitioner
The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of Dr Timothy Haina, medical practitioner (MED0000960559), effective 23 May 2023.
Details of the practitioner’s registration, including the full list of imposed conditions, can be viewed on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
Scope of Practice
The conditions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:
- Must not have contact with patients under 18 years of age.
- Must only practise as a registered health practitioner in employment and at practice location/s approved by the Health Ombudsman and published on the Office of the Health Ombudsman website.
- Must take all reasonable steps to ensure patients under the age of 18, or their parent or guardian, are told at the time of seeking treatment from, or wanting to book an appointment with, the practitioner that they cannot. The practitioner must not provide this information to patients personally.
Approved employment and practice locations
The Health Ombudsman has approved the practitioner's employment as a Senior Medical Officer at the following practice locations:
- Mater Hospital Brisbane Emergency Department - Raymond Terrace, South Brisbane
- Mater Private Hospital Brisbane Emergency Department - 301 Vulture Street, South Brisbane
The Health Ombudsman has approved the practitioner's employment as a Chief Marketing Officer and Director at the following practice locations:
- Auspicare Pty Ltd - 100 Annerley Road, Woolloongabba Qld 4102
Period of action or order
In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –
- the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
- the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.