Medical Board of Australia v Chandra

In the case of Medical Board of Australia v Chandra, the Medical Board of Australia brought disciplinary proceedings against Dr Rajeshwar Chandra for professional misconduct, which included instances of sexual misconduct and failure to comply with imposed conditions. The proceedings were referred to the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT). Dr Chandra admitted to making inappropriate comments to a female patient and breaching the conditions imposed on his registration. He also admitted to writing forged letters in an attempt to influence the proceedings. The parties agreed on the penalty, which included a reprimand, a two-year suspension of Dr Chandra's registration, chaperone and reporting conditions for one year upon resumption of practice, education and counselling, and payment of costs. The tribunal found Dr Chandra's conduct constituted professional misconduct and made the agreed orders, with the exception of the upper age limit for female patients that could be seen without a chaperone, which was set at 16 and over.