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'Butcher of Bega' report prompts new checks

Source: ABC News
Published: Thursday, May 29, 2008 6:36 AEST
Expires: Thursday, June 26, 2008 6:36 AEST

A report into the employment of New South Wales doctor Graeme Reeves has called for more thorough background checks on medical staff in hospitals.

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