Doctor previously banned from complex surgery in NSW given senior clinical safety role with Queensland Health

A spokesperson says Dr Michael Byrom no longer has any conditions placed on his practising and cited a ‘rigorous recruitment process’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA cardiothoracic surgeon previously restricted from performing major heart and lung surgery by the New South Wales medical regulator has been appointed to a senior Queensland government clinical safety position.On Tuesday the deputy director general of Clinical Excellence Queensland, Dr Helen Brown, announced Dr Michael Byrom as the inaugural surgical medical lead for the organisation, which focuses on healthcare quality, safety and efficiency. Continue reading...