Mental Health Check Now Mandatory Before Cosmetic Surgery

Published on December 14, 2023

Australians must now have a health and psychological assessment before cosmetic surgery. On Dec. 14, the Australian Health Commission (ACSQHC) set standards for all cosmetic surgery facilities in Australia to evaluate each patient’s specific needs before going under the knife. The national standards aim to bring cosmetic surgery in line with surgical services nationwide, enhance patient protection, and improve conditions in facilities offering cosmetic procedures. ACSQHC Clinical Director Liz Marles said (pdf) the “powerful” standards, influenced by industry-wide changes, focus on reducing the risk of patient harm by necessitating a referral to ensure suitability for surgery. “Whenever surgery is performed, there are inherent risks that medical practitioners must carefully consider with their patients,” she said....

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