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Dr Charles Terence Russell is a Queensland GP who has specialized in [[circumcision]] for boys since 1993.<ref name='russel'>{{REFweb
Dr. '''Charles Terence Russell''' is a Queensland GP from Macgregor<ref name="Huggies">{{REFweb
|quote=
|url=https://www.huggies.co.nz/forum/3-newborn/47-caring-for-your-newborn/2011429-circumscision
|title=Circumscision
|last=
|first=
|publisher=Huggies Forum
|date=2008
|accessdate=2019-11-24
}}</ref> who has specialized in [[circumcision]] for boys since 1993.<ref name='russel'>{{REFweb
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  |url=http://www.russellmedical.com.au/
  |url=http://www.russellmedical.com.au/
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== Professional misconduct ==
== Professional misconduct ==


Dr Russell was fined and reprimanded for opportunistically diagnosing and performing hundreds of tongue-tie surgeries while performing circumcisions during 1999. The Review committee found there were no clinical indications for the services.<!-- <ref>{{REFcontribution
Dr. Russell was fined and reprimanded for opportunistically diagnosing and performing hundreds of tongue-tie surgeries while performing circumcisions during 1999. The Review committee found there were no clinical indications for the services.<!-- <ref>{{REFcontribution
  |contribution=Letter of Transmittal
  |contribution=Letter of Transmittal
  |url=http://www.psr.gov.au/docs/publications/PSRAR04.rtf
  |url=http://www.psr.gov.au/docs/publications/PSRAR04.rtf
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<ref>http://www.medicalboard.gov.au/About/State-and-Territory-Medical-Board-Members/The-Queensland-Board-of-the-Medical-Board-of-Australia.aspx</ref>
<ref>http://www.medicalboard.gov.au/About/State-and-Territory-Medical-Board-Members/The-Queensland-Board-of-the-Medical-Board-of-Australia.aspx</ref>


== Order of Australia==
== Order of Australia ==


Dr Russell received an Order of Australia for breaking the world record by catching the largest black marlin.<ref>{{REFweb
Dr. Russell received an Order of Australia for breaking the world record by catching the largest black marlin.<ref>{{REFweb
  |quote=RUSSELL, Charles Terence George: Medal of the Order of Australia, 12 June 1989
  |quote=RUSSELL, Charles Terence George: Medal of the Order of Australia, 12 June 1989
  |url=http://www.itsanhonour.gov.au/honours/honour_roll/search.cfm?aus_award_id=887271&search_type=simple&showInd=true
  |url=http://www.itsanhonour.gov.au/honours/honour_roll/search.cfm?aus_award_id=887271&search_type=simple&showInd=true
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== Breach of EMLA guidelines ==
== Breach of EMLA guidelines ==


Dr Russell experimented with the use of Eutectic mixture of Local Anesthetic (EMLA) cream on infants in 1993 onwards.<ref name='russel'/>
Dr. Russell experimented with the use of Eutectic mixture of Local Anesthetic (EMLA) cream on infants in 1993 onwards.<ref name='russel'/>
This was at a time the manufacturers of EMLA advised against the use of EMLA on infants.<ref name=cirp-emla>{{REFweb
This was at a time the manufacturers of EMLA advised against the use of EMLA on infants.<ref name=cirp-emla>{{REFweb
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Use of EMLA has a risk of potentially very serious Methaemoglobinaemia.<ref name=cirp-emla/>
Use of EMLA has a risk of potentially very serious Methaemoglobinaemia.<ref name=cirp-emla/>


EMLA is apparently the only anestethic used by Dr Russell as no others are mentioned on his website.<ref name=russel/>
EMLA is apparently the only anestethic used by Dr. Russell as no others are mentioned on his website.<ref name=russel/>


EMLA was found to be the least effective anesthesia during infant circumcision.<ref>{{REFjournal
EMLA was found to be the least effective anesthesia during infant circumcision.<ref>{{REFjournal
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== Breach of advertising regulations ==
== Breach of advertising regulations ==


Advertising regulations prohibit claims that use of a therapeutic device (in this case the Plastibell device) can prevent cancer or HIV.
Advertising regulations prohibit claims that use of a therapeutic device (in this case the [[PlastiBell]] device) can prevent cancer or HIV.


His website formerly falsely claimed circumcision completely prevented cancer of the penis.
His website formerly falsely claimed circumcision completely prevented cancer of the penis.
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== Media presence ==
== Media presence ==


Dr Russell has frequently promoted circumcision in the media: TV, radio, newspapers etc.<ref>{{REFweb
Dr. Russell has frequently promoted circumcision in the media: TV<ref>{{REFweb
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  |url=http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2008/s2661013.htm
  |url=http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2008/s2661013.htm
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  |url=http://motherandbaby.ninemsn.com.au/baby/babyhealth/1071749/snip-decisions
  |url=http://motherandbaby.ninemsn.com.au/baby/babyhealth/1071749/snip-decisions
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  |date=2009-07-13
  |date=2009-07-13
  |accessdate=2011-05-02
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}}</ref><ref>{{REFjournal
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}}</ref> etc.


After interviewing Dr Russell journalists typically describe his Plastibell method as being completely painless, bloodless, and not involving any cutting.<ref name="health-fear">{{REFjournal
After interviewing Dr. Russell journalists typically describe his [[PlastiBell]] method as being completely painless, bloodless, and not involving any cutting.<ref name="health-fear">{{REFjournal
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He has been reported as performing 5 circumcisions before 10am.<ref name="health-fear"/>
He has been reported as performing 5 circumcisions before 10am.<ref name="health-fear"/>
He typically charges from AU$400 to $700 per circumcision for a young baby (2009 figure).<ref>{{REFweb
He typically charges from AU$400 to $700 per circumcision for a young baby (2009 figure).<ref name="Huggies"/>
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|url=http://www.huggies.co.nz/forum/topic/2011429-Circumscision--/
|title=Circumscision
|last=
|first=
|publisher=
|date=
|accessdate=2011-05-02
}}</ref>


== Business arrangements ==
== Business arrangements ==


ZAMBURY PTY. LTD., registered with the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) in 1988<ref>http://www.circleaks.org/images/9/9e/ZAMBURY.pdf</ref>, owns the business names FREEWAY MEDICENTER, CIRCUMCISION INFORMATION AND RESEARCH CENTRE (C.I.R.C.), DOCTORS GRAND PLAZA and CIRCUMCISION AUSTRALIA.<ref>http://www.circleaks.org/images/a/a5/Business_Names_owned_by_ZAMBURY.pdf</ref> The registered business address for ZAMBURY PTY. LTD. is in Holland Park West, Queensland 4121. <ref>http://www.localbuzz.com.au/business/zambury-pty-ltd/241126</ref>
ZAMBURY PTY. LTD., registered with the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) in 1988<ref>http://www.circleaks.org/images/9/9e/ZAMBURY.pdf</ref>, owns the business names FREEWAY MEDICENTER, CIRCUMCISION INFORMATION AND RESEARCH CENTRE (C.I.R.C.), DOCTORS GRAND PLAZA and CIRCUMCISION AUSTRALIA.<ref>http://www.circleaks.org/images/a/a5/Business_Names_owned_by_ZAMBURY.pdf</ref> The registered business address for ZAMBURY PTY. LTD. is in Holland Park West, Queensland 4121.<ref>http://www.localbuzz.com.au/business/zambury-pty-ltd/241126</ref>


RUSSELL MEDICAL CENTRE PTY. LTD. has been registered with the ASIC since 1993<ref>http://www.circleaks.org/images/d/d6/RUSSELL_MEDICAL_CENTRE.pdf</ref>, and is located at MacGregor Queensland 4109.<ref>http://www.circumcision.com.au/Contact_Us/Brisbane.aspx</ref>
RUSSELL MEDICAL CENTRE PTY. LTD. has been registered with the ASIC since 1993<ref>http://www.circleaks.org/images/d/d6/RUSSELL_MEDICAL_CENTRE.pdf</ref>, and is located at MacGregor Queensland 4109.<ref>http://www.circumcision.com.au/Contact_Us/Brisbane.aspx</ref>
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== Additional sources ==
== Additional sources ==
 
* {{REFjournal
* Non-Circumcision a Legal Risk. (1996, September 20). ''Australian Doctor'', p.57.
|title=Non-Circumcision a Legal Risk
|date=1996-09-20
|journal=Australian Doctor
|page=57
}}


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