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Dunedin doctor returns to practice after previous registration cancellation

NZ HeraldRNZOtago Daily TimesThe PressTuesday 18 March 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated

In this story Medical Council of New Zealand

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Dr Salil Elias has resumed medical practice less than two years after his registration was cancelled. The Dunedin GP previously admitted to having a sexual relationship with a drug-dependent patient in his consultation room and prescribing her opioids. He had initially lied to the Medical Council before DNA evidence confirmed the affair.

How they headlined it

First reported by NZ Herald, Tue 18 Mar 2025, 8:00am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 3 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Dunedin GP Salil Elias practising again after admitting to having sex with vulnerable patient (opens in new tab)

    Also on RNZ (opens in new tab)

  2. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Dunedin GP back working after admitting sex with vulnerable patient (opens in new tab)

  3. The PressThe Press

    GP who had sex with drug-addicted patient practising again (opens in new tab)