63 additional deaths under review at Tasmania's Launceston General Hospital due to "irregular practices" involving death certificates, prompted by allegations against former head of medical services, Dr. Peter Renshaw.

63 additional deaths at Tasmania's Launceston General Hospital are under review after an independent panel found "irregular practices" involving death certificates. The review was prompted by allegations that former head of medical services, Dr Peter Renshaw, falsified medical certificates of death. Renshaw's medical practitioner registration has been suspended. The panel initially identified six deaths that needed to be referred to the coroner.

May 21, 2024
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