Protect “Good Medical Practice” in Australia: safeguard the Medical Board Code of Conduct.

Everyone has the right to state their beliefs without persecution.

Adherence to the code extends beyond arguments about science to the realms of personal ethics and religious beliefs. Indeed, the whole purpose of the paragraph is likely to be focussed on societal values. The new code would prevent doctors from speaking plainly on matters that challenge their conscience. These matters include euthanasia, late term abortions, childhood gender dysphoria, legalisation of recreational marijuana, outcome of children adopted by same sex partners etc. Contrary to the suggestion by AHPRA that ‘community trust’ will be ensured by limitation of comment, it could be argued ‘community trust’ will be reduced by the knowledge that the medical profession will only speak with one voice because of the silencing power of AHPRA.

Doctors and all citizens have the right to state their views.

Totally agree

I object to the proposed changes to the Medical Board code of conduct. These proposals endanger doctors and patients regarding clinical decision-making and freedom of conscience.

Health professionals must have the right to their own opinions and be able to speak freely

why do we need to change the current system which is working well. Drs should be allowed to make decisions based on their conscience. I don't need to be killed by a Dr who thinks my life is worthless.

I believe the current code of conduct is adequate and that the proposed subjective rule changes (that are more for political correctness) are unnecessary. All doctors undergo ethics training and that "first do no harm" is still the most important principle!

Doctors must exercise good ethics in performing their role and take into account the patient's & family's views. They also must be free to act in accordance with good scientific/medical evidence & knowledge but not be forced to act outside their ethical & medical understanding.

I reserve the right to have my own opinions, and not be punished for them.

Our Australian Constitution gives us the right to freedom of speech. This seeks to undermine that freedom and should be legally challenged if it is enforced.

I am very concerned that the proposed changes removes the foundation of difference in opinions and therefore a healthy respect of different views. The basis of diplomacy of which our country is built on is that different views can freely be expressed without the fear of prosecution or repercussion.

It is a sad indictment of our society when those in "authority" assume responsibilities and dictate actions which contravene the conscience and good scientific practice of fully qualified medical practitioners.

Civil discourse requires respect for others and a willingness to listen, even to views with which we may disagree. Civil discourse builds strong societies. Bullying and intimidations leads to totalitarianism.

This proposed legislation is just the start of anarchy in Australia as it is an attempt to stop the freedom and free speech that our soldiers fought for in both world wars and which we are now trying to stop with the increasing influence of China in our national affairs and identity.

The Iron Curtain is closing in around our freedoms!!!!

Christian standards, hypercritic Oath and codes of conduct should be paramount in every diagnosis and decision.

AHPRA is a corrupt entity full of its own agenda. Dr Rajappa on the Sunshine Coast has failed the code of conduct, no informed consent, fitted cardiac stents for no cardiac symptoms financial gain only, to the detriment of me , the patient [ Confirmed by a consult with the famed Mayo Heart Center] this is deemed appropriate behaviour by the corrupt AHPRA.

Doctors are sworn to do no harm. This is contrary to their sworn oath. If this type of legislation is allowed where will it end?

Where is society heading?