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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 who has specialized in circumcision for boys since 1993.<ref name='russel'>{{REFweb
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}}</ref> Since then he has performed more circumcisions (20,000+) than anyone else in Australia.<ref>{{REFweb
}}</ref> Since then he has performed more circumcisions (20,000+) than anyone else in Australia.<ref>{{REFweb
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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
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}}</ref>--> This is not mentioned in the section of Dr Russell on the Queensland Medical Board website, which implies he has a clean record.
}}</ref>--> This is not mentioned in the section of Dr Russell on the Queensland Medical Board website, which implies he has a clean record.
<ref>http://www.medicalboard.gov.au/About/State-and-Territory-Medical-Board-Members/The-Queensland-Board-of-the-Medical-Board-of-Australia.aspx</ref>
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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
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  | quote=M- 6kg (12lb) 166.92kg ( 368lb) World Sept 16, 1975 Terry Russell
  |quote=M- 6kg (12lb) 166.92kg ( 368lb) World Sept 16, 1975 Terry Russell
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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.


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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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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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  | title=Comparison of Ring Block, Dorsal Penile Nerve Block, and Topical Anesthesia for Neonatal Circumcision: A Randomized Controlled Trial
  |title=Comparison of Ring Block, Dorsal Penile Nerve Block, and Topical Anesthesia for Neonatal Circumcision: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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| 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.
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His website also claims that circumcision decreases the risk of HIV infection.<ref>{{REFjournal
His website also claims that circumcision decreases the risk of HIV infection.<ref>{{REFjournal
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  | date=1996-09-20
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  | title=Non-Circumcision a Legal Risk
  |title=Non-Circumcision a Legal Risk
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  | url=http://www.russellmedical.com.au/Further_Information/newsid374/1/Non-Circumcision-a-Legal-Risk.aspx
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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, radio, newspapers etc.<ref>{{REFweb
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  | url=http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2008/s2661013.htm
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  | title=‘Willy-nilly' circumcision debate in Tasmania
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  | date=2008-08-16
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  | title=Not such an unkind cut, after all
  |title=Not such an unkind cut, after all
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  | url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/health-science/not-such-an-unkind-cut-after-all/story-e6frg8y6-1111117198320
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  | 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.
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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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  | date=2007-05-13
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  | title=Health fear drives circumcision comeback
  |title=Health fear drives circumcision comeback
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  | url=http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/health-fear-drives-circumcision-comeback/2007/05/12/1178899169215.html
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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 $400 to $700 per circumcision for a young baby (2009 figure).<ref>{{REFweb
He typically charges from $400 to $700 per circumcision for a young baby (2009 figure).<ref>{{REFweb
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