Megan Priestley
Megan has a wealth of experience as a health lawyer. She has assisted a significant number of doctors and other health care professionals in relation to disciplinary matters conducted by both statutory bodies and Local Health Districts. Her expertise covers section 150 Inquires, Impaired Registrants Panels, coronial matters as well as criminal investigations and prosecutions.
Megan’s many years of experience as a registered nurse allows her to provide clients with a enriched understanding of the health sector.
Megan previously worked for the Health Care Complaints Commission investigating complaints and prosecuting matters. She has also worked for the NSW Medical Board (now the Medical Council of NSW) assisting and advising disciplinary committees and inquiries.
Experience
Megan’s experience includes:
- Acting on behalf of and advising doctors in relation to hospital matters including involvement for internal and external investigations;
- Assisting doctors with disciplinary complaints, investigations, prosecutions and appeals before Inquiries, Professional Standards Committees and the NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal; and
- Advising and assisting doctors with reviews by Medicare and the Director of Professional Services Review.