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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
The late Dr. '''Charles Terence Russell''' ({{LifeData|birth=1938|death=2022-01-18|deathplace=Brisbane|deathcountry=[[Australia]]}}<ref>{{REFweb
|url=https://www.deathsandfunerals.com.au/notice/charles-terrence-russell/533484
|title=RUSSELL, Dr Terry (Charles Terrence)
|website=mytributes
|accessdate=2023-06-12
}}</ref>) was a {{GP}} from Macgregor, {{AUSC|QLD}},<ref name="Huggies">{{REFweb
|quote=
|url=https://www.huggies.co.nz/forum/3-newborn/47-caring-for-your-newborn/2011429-circumscision
|title=Circumcision
|last=
|first=
|publisher=Huggies Forum
|date=2008
|accessdate=2019-11-24
}}</ref> who had specialized in [[circumcision]] for boys since 1993.<ref name='russel'>{{REFweb
  |quote=
  |quote=
  |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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  |date=
  |date=
  |accessdate=2011-04-07
  |accessdate=2011-04-07
}}</ref> It was stated on his website that he had received the Order of Australia, but not the reason. It is likely a reader could presume he received the order for research or even doing circumcision, when in fact it was for fishing.
}}</ref> It was stated on his website that he had received the Order of Australia, but not the reason. It is likely a reader could presume he received the order for research or even doing [[circumcision]], when in fact it was for fishing.


== 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
  |quote=
  |quote=
  |url=http://www.cirp.org/library/complications/EMLA/
  |url=http://www.cirp.org/library/complications/EMLA/
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}}</ref>
}}</ref>


Parents are instructed to apply a generous amount of EMLA cream prior to surgery on their boy.<ref>{{REFweb
Parents are instructed to apply a generous amount of [[EMLA]] cream prior to surgery on their boy.<ref>{{REFweb
  |quote=
  |quote=
  |url=http://www.circumcision.com.au/Circumcision/Preparing.aspx
  |url=http://www.circumcision.com.au/Circumcision/Preparing.aspx
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}}</ref>
}}</ref>


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 anaesthetic 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 anaesthesia during infant circumcision.<ref>{{REFjournal
  |last=
  |last=
  |first=
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  |accessdate=2011-04-07
  |accessdate=2011-04-07
}}</ref>
}}</ref>
The [[pain]] caused by circumcision is extreme.


== 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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{{Citation
{{Citation
  |Title=Cancer
  |Title=Cancer
  |Text=Neonatal circumcision prevents cancer of the penis, which only affects uncircumcised males.
  |Text=Neonatal circumcision prevents cancer of the penis, which only affects [[uncircumcised]] males.
  |Author=
  |Author=
  |Source=Australian Doctor, 1996
  |Source=Australian Doctor, 1996
}}
}}


His website also claims that circumcision decreases the risk of HIV infection.<ref>{{REFjournal
His website also falsely claims that circumcision decreases the risk of [[HIV]] infection.<ref>{{REFjournal
  |last=
  |last=
  |first=
  |first=
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  |issue=
  |issue=
  |pages=57
  |pages=57
  |url=http://www.russellmedical.com.au/Further_Information/newsid374/1/Non-Circumcision-a-Legal-Risk.aspx
  |url=http://web.archive.org/web/20120317151507/http://www.russellmedical.com.au/Further_Information/newsid374/1/Non-Circumcision-a-Legal-Risk.aspx
|archived=yes
  |quote=
  |quote=
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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
  |quote=
  |quote=
  |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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  |date=
  |date=
  |accessdate=2011-05-02
  |accessdate=2011-05-02
}}</ref><ref>{{REFweb
}}</ref>, radio<ref>{{REFweb
  |quote=
  |quote=
  |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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  |last=
  |last=
  |first=
  |first=
|init=R
  |publisher=
  |publisher=
  |date=2009-07-13
  |date=2009-07-13
  |accessdate=2011-05-02
  |accessdate=2011-05-02
}}</ref><ref>{{REFjournal
}}</ref>, newspapers<ref>{{REFnews
  |last=
  |last=TheAustralian
  |first=
  |first=
  |date=2008-08-16
  |date=2008-08-16
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  |issue=
  |issue=
  |pages=
  |pages=
  |url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/health-science/not-such-an-unkind-cut-after-all/story-e6frg8y6-1111117198320
  |url=https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/health-science/not-such-an-unkind-cut-after-all/news-story/750e1847a1b202d098e05e97151f2557
  |quote=Evidence that circumcision helps fight disease is behind a re-evaluation of its benefits.
  |quote=Evidence that circumcision helps fight disease is behind a re-evaluation of its benefits.
  |pubmedID=
  |pubmedID=
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  |DOI=
  |DOI=
  |accessdate=2011-05-02
  |accessdate=2011-05-02
}}</ref>
}}</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
  |last=
  |last=Switzer
  |first=
  |first=Renee
|init=R
  |date=2007-05-13
  |date=2007-05-13
  |title=Health fear drives circumcision comeback
  |title=Health fear drives circumcision comeback
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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"/>
|quote=
|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, {{AUSC|QLD}} 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, {{AUSC|QLD}} 4109.<ref>http://www.circumcision.com.au/Contact_Us/Brisbane.aspx</ref>


The "Contact Us - Melbourne" page of Russell Medical Centre includes the details "Circumwise Pty Ltd" and "Dr Sugantha Jagadeesan" with a Vermont South Victoria 3133 address and link to "circumwise.com.au".<ref>http://www.circumcision.com.au/Contact_Us/Melbourne.aspx</ref>
The "Contact Us - Melbourne" page of Russell Medical Centre includes the details "Circumwise Pty Ltd" and "Dr Sugantha Jagadeesan" with a Vermont, South Victoria 3133 address and link to "circumwise.com.au".<ref>http://www.circumcision.com.au/Contact_Us/Melbourne.aspx</ref>


CIRCUMWISE was registered as a business name with the ASIC on 17 Aug 2004 and cancelled on 17 Aug 2007.<ref>http://www.circleaks.org/images/b/b9/CIRCUMWISE_Business_Name.pdf</ref> CIRCUMWISE PTY LTD has been registered with the ASIC since 18 November 2004.<ref>http://www.circleaks.org/images/d/d0/CIRCUMWISE.pdf</ref>
CIRCUMWISE was registered as a business name with the ASIC on 17 Aug 2004 and cancelled on 17 Aug 2007.<ref>http://www.circleaks.org/images/b/b9/CIRCUMWISE_Business_Name.pdf</ref> CIRCUMWISE PTY LTD has been registered with the ASIC since 18 November 2004.<ref>http://www.circleaks.org/images/d/d0/CIRCUMWISE.pdf</ref>
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"Circumcision Australia" and "Circumcision Information & Research Centre" are, of course, business names owned by ZAMBURY PTY. LTD.
"Circumcision Australia" and "Circumcision Information & Research Centre" are, of course, business names owned by ZAMBURY PTY. LTD.


== Additional sources ==
== Research about Russell ==


* Non-Circumcision a Legal Risk. (1996, September 20). ''Australian Doctor'', p.57.
The [[Intactivists of Australia and New Zealand|Intactivists of Australasia]] have collected more information about Russell as quoted below:
<blockquote>
Russell is the President of the CAA [true in 2012 until 2017; IntactiWiki comment]. He is also the principal operator of ‘Circumcision Australia’, a small group of Doctors based in Brisbane and Melbourne who proudly claim that they have performed ‘over 30,500 circumcisions’ in the last 20 years. Russell himself has been performing [[circumcision]]s for more than 35 years. As such, Russell clearly has a significant financial vested interest in the promotion of [[circumcision]].


In 2004, Russell was reprimanded, ordered to repay $4,488.88 and to undergo counseling by the [http://www.docstoc.com/docs/45535375/PSR-Annual-Report-04--Professional-Services-Reviewrtf Professional Services Review] (PSR), an independent Commonwealth body established to ‘protect the integrity of the Medicare and Pharmaceutical Benefits schemes’. The PSR found that Russell ‘opportunistically diagnosed tongue-tie’ in patients referred to him for [[circumcision]]s. It found that 90% of such procedures performed by him (for which a Medicare rebate was claimed) were ‘inappropriate’ on the grounds that there were ‘no clinical indications for the services’ rendered.
Given all of the above, it appears valid to ask the following question: Is Russell’s stance on circumcision based on ‘public health advocacy’, or is it based on something else?<ref>{{REFweb
|url=https://intactivistsofaustralasia.wordpress.com/2012/08/23/meet-the-circumcision-foundation-of-australia/
|title=Meet the <q>Circumcision Academy of Australia</q>
|date=2012-08-23
|accessdate=2022-07-07
}}</ref>
</blockquote>
== [[Circumfetish]] ==
Russell was a member of the alleged medical organisation [[Circumcision Academy of Australia]], driven by [[circumfetishist]] [[Brian J. Morris]]. He is currently listed as "immediate past President 2010–2017".
== Insight ==
Dr. Russell participated in the Australian TV debate show "Insight: The First Cut". His statements pro [[circumcision]] can easily be read in the transcript right here.
* {{REFweb
|url=https://www.sbs.com.au/news/sites/sbs.com.au.news/files/transcripts/363597_insight_thefirstcut_transcript.html
|title=Insight, The First Cut - Transcript
|website=SBS One
|date=2016-10-29
|accessdate=2021-11-08
}}
== Personal life ==
Dr. Russell is reported to have retired from the practice of medicine after more than 50 years of destroying boys' [[foreskin]]s. He passed away in 2022.
{{SEEALSO}}
* [[Australia]]
* [[Bias]]
* [[Circumcised doctors]]
{{LINKS}}
* {{REFjournal
|title=Non-Circumcision a Legal Risk
|date=1996-09-20
|journal=Australian Doctor
|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20120317151507/http://www.russellmedical.com.au/Further_Information/newsid374/1/Non-Circumcision-a-Legal-Risk.aspx
|archived=yes
|page=57
}}
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{{REF}}
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