Newcastle-trained doctor wins appeal to overturn medical licence suspension after blaming positive drug tests on ingesting poppy seeds

Donna Page
February 11 2021 - 5:00am
TROUBLED PAST: Dr Jonathan Smithson, a former heroin addict, has won a appeal to have his medical licence suspension overturned.
TROUBLED PAST: Dr Jonathan Smithson, a former heroin addict, has won a appeal to have his medical licence suspension overturned.

A NEWCASTLE psychiatrist found guilty of professional misconduct in 2000 because of his heroin addiction and sexual relationship with a 20-year-old patient has successfully appealed a further suspension of his medical licence.

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Donna Page

Donna Page

Investigative journalist at the Newcastle Herald

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