Respiratory physician Peter Spencer appeals suspension over wife's 2015 cocaine-related death, where he delayed ambulance call by 3 hours.

Respiratory and sleep physician Peter Spencer is appealing the Medical Board of Australia's suspension of his medical registration after being recommended for negligent homicide charges over his wife's death. Mayumi Spencer, 29, died in their Melbourne apartment from cocaine toxicity in 2015. Dr Spencer waited over three hours to call an ambulance, claiming he could not have contacted emergency services while resuscitating her.

April 11, 2024
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