Queensland Health has recently announced an interpretation of the law which could put nurse-led clinics out of business and impact patient access to safe, affordable cosmetic treatments. A recently released factsheet, if enforced, would:
- Require doctor presence onsite for nurses to be able to obtain and possess stock of cosmetic medicines at their clinic; or, to put it another way
- Ban nurses from obtaining and possessing medication stock in clinics unless a doctor also physically works at the clinic (telehealth would not be sufficient).
If enforced, this interpretation could reduce treatment options, increase costs, and limit access to care, especially in rural and regional areas. It is also likely to encourage illegal operators, compromising patient safety.
From a nurse-led clinic perspective, these changes would:
- Affect 1,000 medical aesthetic practices serving over 250,000 Queensland patients.
- Disproportionately impact women-led businesses, a key area of female entrepreneurship.
- Create barriers to care in already underserved rural areas.
- Undermine patient safety and medical oversight, as the current model ensures secure medication management and high standards of care.
Clinic owners and healthcare professionals uphold best practices to deliver safe, high-quality care. We urge the House to find a regulatory solution and prioritise patient safety, accessibility, and the success of nurse-led clinics.
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March 14, 2025
I am truly stunned to see that one thousand people have signed this. This simple act of yours has created something much bigger than I ever imagined and I am so grateful to be part of this group.
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I have been receiving cosmetic injectables for several years with an amazing registered nurse and always have a video call with a doctor before each treatment. I believe the nurses in this industry are super professional and safe and do an amazing job all round.
I have worked as a Cosmetic Nurse for 25 years and trained many Doctors in this field. It does not make it safer having a Doctor onsite. Working collaboratively is the key, three are not enough Doctors as it is and this will drive prices up and take more epople form the hospital setting.
If enforced, this interpretation could reduce treatment options, increase costs, and limit access to care, especially in rural and regional areas. It is also likely to encourage illegal operators, compromising patient safety.
I trust the nurses that look after me and my cosmetic treatments, requiring a dr on-site is unnecessary and will make treatments unobtainable due to the cost associated, this change would also see so many amazing businesses close down.
Nurses are taking steps to provide high level safe care. If a nurse can’t do this why should a doctor be able to we do the same training for cosmetic injectables. Some of the best cosmetic practices are nurse led and that should be applauded
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Queensland Health has recently announced an interpretation of the law which could put nurse-led clinics out of business and impact patient access to safe, affordable cosmetic treatments. A recently released factsheet, if enforced, would:
- Require doctor presence onsite for nurses to be able to obtain and possess stock of cosmetic medicines at their clinic; or, to put it another way
- Ban nurses from obtaining and possessing medication stock in clinics unless a doctor also physically works at the clinic (telehealth would not be sufficient).
If enforced, this interpretation could reduce treatment options, increase costs, and limit access to care, especially in rural and regional areas. It is also likely to encourage illegal operators, compromising patient safety.
From a nurse-led clinic perspective, these changes would:
- Affect 1,000 medical aesthetic practices serving over 250,000 Queensland patients.
- Disproportionately impact women-led businesses, a key area of female entrepreneurship.
- Create barriers to care in already underserved rural areas.
- Undermine patient safety and medical oversight, as the current model ensures secure medication management and high standards of care.
Clinic owners and healthcare professionals uphold best practices to deliver safe, high-quality care. We urge the House to find a regulatory solution and prioritise patient safety, accessibility, and the success of nurse-led clinics.
Updates
March 14, 2025
I am truly stunned to see that one thousand people have signed this. This simple act of yours has created something much bigger than I ever imagined and I am so grateful to be part of this group.
Reached 1,000 supporters
March 12, 2025
Reached 100 supporters
March 6, 2025
218 Comments
The nurse led clinic I visit is very professional and telehealth appointments with the doctor is commensurate with other telehealth appointments in other areas. This would severely disadvantage people in regional areas like myself, where just seeking any medical service is difficult.
I have been receiving cosmetic injectables for several years with an amazing registered nurse and always have a video call with a doctor before each treatment. I believe the nurses in this industry are super professional and safe and do an amazing job all round.
I have worked as a Cosmetic Nurse for 25 years and trained many Doctors in this field. It does not make it safer having a Doctor onsite. Working collaboratively is the key, three are not enough Doctors as it is and this will drive prices up and take more epople form the hospital setting.
If enforced, this interpretation could reduce treatment options, increase costs, and limit access to care, especially in rural and regional areas. It is also likely to encourage illegal operators, compromising patient safety.
I trust the nurses that look after me and my cosmetic treatments, requiring a dr on-site is unnecessary and will make treatments unobtainable due to the cost associated, this change would also see so many amazing businesses close down.
Nurses are taking steps to provide high level safe care. If a nurse can’t do this why should a doctor be able to we do the same training for cosmetic injectables. Some of the best cosmetic practices are nurse led and that should be applauded
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The nurse led clinic I visit is very professional and telehealth appointments with the doctor is commensurate with other telehealth appointments in other areas. This would severely disadvantage people in regional areas like myself, where just seeking any medical service is difficult.