Sam Burgess saga: Medical watchdog launches 'formal complaint' into Rabbitohs club doctor

Dr McDonald was also accused of obtaining the tranquilliser through a prescription allegedly written in the name of Mitchell Hooke, Phoebe Burgess' father."We have a formal complaint and have commenced inquiries to gather details of the specific allegations and all associated evidence," a spokeswoman for the Health Care Complaints Commission said. "This will enable us to determine what is alleged to have occurred and what further action is required.

“The Commission has an active “own motion” complaint which allows the Commission to examine all of the allegations raised and the role and actions of any health service providers who may be involved," the spokeswoman said. The HCCC now have a 60-day window to assess the complaint before making a determination on what further action will be taken.

The Medical Board of NSW will make a call on whether Dr McDonald will be suspended or will need to practise under supervision while the HCCC investigation is underway.On Tuesday, the medical watchdog said they had commenced "initial" inquiries but had not yet received an official complaint.

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