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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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| url=http://www.russellmedical.com.au/ | |url=http://www.russellmedical.com.au/ | ||
| title=Brisbane Circumcision Practitioner | |title=Brisbane Circumcision Practitioner | ||
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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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| url=http://sixtyminutes.ninemsn.com.au/stories/liambartlett/289096/secret-boys-business | |url=http://sixtyminutes.ninemsn.com.au/stories/liambartlett/289096/secret-boys-business | ||
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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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| url=http://www.psr.gov.au/docs/publications/PSRAR04.rtf | |url=http://www.psr.gov.au/docs/publications/PSRAR04.rtf | ||
| title=Professional Services Review | |title=Professional Services Review | ||
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| date=2004-10-05 | |date=2004-10-05 | ||
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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> | <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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| title=Search Australian Honours - Simple Search | |title=Search Australian Honours - Simple Search | ||
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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 | ||
| url=http://www.lizardislandgfc.asn.au/records.php | |url=http://www.lizardislandgfc.asn.au/records.php | ||
| title=Lizard Island Game Fish Club Records | |title=Lizard Island Game Fish Club Records | ||
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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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| url=http://www.cirp.org/library/complications/EMLA/ | |url=http://www.cirp.org/library/complications/EMLA/ | ||
| title=EMLA topical anaesthetic for neonatal circumcision | |title=EMLA topical anaesthetic for neonatal circumcision | ||
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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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| url=http://www.circumcision.com.au/Circumcision/Preparing.aspx | |url=http://www.circumcision.com.au/Circumcision/Preparing.aspx | ||
| title=Preparing for the Proceedure | |title=Preparing for the Proceedure | ||
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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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| date=1997-12-24 | |date=1997-12-24 | ||
| 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 | ||
| journal=Journal of the American Medical Association | |journal=Journal of the American Medical Association | ||
| volume=278 | |volume=278 | ||
| issue=24 | |issue=24 | ||
| pages=2157-2162 | |pages=2157-2162 | ||
| url=http://jama.ama-assn.org/content/278/24/2157.full.pdf+html | |url=http://jama.ama-assn.org/content/278/24/2157.full.pdf+html | ||
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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. | ||
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| Source=Australian Doctor, 1996 | |Source=Australian Doctor, 1996 | ||
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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 | |date=1996-09-20 | ||
| title=Non-Circumcision a Legal Risk | |title=Non-Circumcision a Legal Risk | ||
| journal=Australian Doctor | |journal=Australian Doctor | ||
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| pages=57 | |pages=57 | ||
| url=http://www.russellmedical.com.au/Further_Information/newsid374/1/Non-Circumcision-a-Legal-Risk.aspx | |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 | |url=http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2008/s2661013.htm | ||
| title=‘Willy-nilly' circumcision debate in Tasmania | |title=‘Willy-nilly' circumcision debate in Tasmania | ||
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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 | ||
| title=Snip decisions | |title=Snip decisions | ||
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| date=2008-08-16 | |date=2008-08-16 | ||
| title=Not such an unkind cut, after all | |title=Not such an unkind cut, after all | ||
| journal=The Australian | |journal=The Australian | ||
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| url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/health-science/not-such-an-unkind-cut-after-all/story-e6frg8y6-1111117198320 | |url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/health-science/not-such-an-unkind-cut-after-all/story-e6frg8y6-1111117198320 | ||
| 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 | |date=2007-05-13 | ||
| title=Health fear drives circumcision comeback | |title=Health fear drives circumcision comeback | ||
| journal=The Age | |journal=The Age | ||
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| url=http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/health-fear-drives-circumcision-comeback/2007/05/12/1178899169215.html | |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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| url=http://www.huggies.co.nz/forum/topic/2011429-Circumscision--/ | |url=http://www.huggies.co.nz/forum/topic/2011429-Circumscision--/ | ||
| title=Circumscision | |title=Circumscision | ||
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