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Dr. '''Charles Terence Russell''' is a Queensland GP from Macgregor<ref name="Huggies">{{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)
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}}</ref>) was a {{GP}} from Macgregor, {{AUSC|QLD}},<ref name="Huggies">{{REFweb
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  |url=https://www.huggies.co.nz/forum/3-newborn/47-caring-for-your-newborn/2011429-circumscision
  |url=https://www.huggies.co.nz/forum/3-newborn/47-caring-for-your-newborn/2011429-circumscision
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}}</ref> who has specialized in [[circumcision]] for boys since 1993.<ref name='russel'>{{REFweb
}}</ref> who had specialized in [[circumcision]] for boys since 1993.<ref name='russel'>{{REFweb
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  |url=http://www.russellmedical.com.au/
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}}</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
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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
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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 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
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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
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== 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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== [[Circumfetish]] ==
== [[Circumfetish]] ==
Russell is 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".
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 ==
== Insight ==
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  |website=SBS One
  |website=SBS One
|date=2016-10-29
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  |accessdate=2021-11-08
}}
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==Personal life==
== Personal life ==
Dr. Russell is reported to have retired from the practice of medicine after more than 50 years of destroying boys' [[foreskin]]s.
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.


== Additional sources ==
{{SEEALSO}}
* [[Australia]]
* [[Bias]]
* [[Circumcised doctors]]
 
{{LINKS}}
* {{REFjournal
* {{REFjournal
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{{SEEALSO}}
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* [[Bias]]
* [[Circumcised doctors]]
 
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{{REF}}


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