The Health Ombudsman issued an interim prohibition order imposing restrictions on the provision of health services provided by Alan James Smith, effective 25 August. 2021.

Scope of Practice

The restrictions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:

• Must not provide any health service to females.
• Must only practise as a health practitioner in employment and at practice location/s approved by the Health Ombudsman.

Approved employment and practice locations

The Health Ombudsman has approved the practitioner's employment as a disability carer/support worker at the following practice locations:

• Russell Healthcare, 3/1 Hospital Drive, Southport QLD 4215
• Magnus Health Pty Ltd, 3/94 York Street, Beenleigh QLD 4207

Period of action or order

In accordance with section 73(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the order continues to have effect until the earliest of the following happens –

• the order ends under section 90H of the Act;
• QCAT sets aside the decision to issue the order on application by the practitioner for a review of the decision;
• the Health Ombudsman revokes the order under section 76 of the Act.