Consumer watchdog ACCC urged to investigate cartel claims against surgeons

By Julia Medew
Updated October 11 2016 - 11:08am, first published September 23 2016 - 5:44pm
"Dr P", an American surgeon, says he was bullied, harassed and discriminated against as he tried to have his skills recognised in Australia. Photo: Brian Cassey
"Dr P", an American surgeon, says he was bullied, harassed and discriminated against as he tried to have his skills recognised in Australia. Photo: Brian Cassey

Concerns that Australian surgeons may be running cartels to protect their lucrative private markets will be discussed  at a national meeting of  health ministers next month.