What actions has NSW Health taken?
NSW Health has brought together an Expert Panel made up of dermatologists, pathologists, a general practitioner and public health specialists to provide advice on the investigation. Specialists have reviewed pathology records of people who had visited the clinic to identify which patients may need further follow-up. All patients identified as having skin lesions of concern will be contacted by letter. The letter explains the situation and provides advice on future management options. What if I was a patient at the clinic but I have not been contacted? The specialist review of pathology records has found that many patients are not at increased risk because their lesions were not cancerous. These patients do not require any additional follow-up and were not sent a letter. It is possible that the addresses supplied to NSW Health may not have been accurate in every case e.g., if a patient had not updated their address with Medicare Australia. If you have not received a letter and are conce
