Dr Douglas graduated in medicine ( University of Queensland) in 1956. He gained membership of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in 1961, Fellowship of that college in 1971 and he has been a Life Fellow since 2002. He gained membership of the Royal College of Physicians London in 1963 and Fellowship of that college in 1993.

Dr Douglas specialises in rheumatology and general medicine in Brisbane. He has a special interest in medico-legal medicine and has prepared medico-legal reports for legal firms, insurers and Q Super since 1984. He has frequently appeared in Court as an expert witness.

Dr Douglas is Assistant Chairperson for QComp Medical Tribunals.

Qualifications

  • MBBS University of Queensland (1956)
  • FRACP (1971)
  • FRCP– London (1993)
  • Life FRACP (2002)

Current Position

Consultant Physician (1984– current)

Rheumatology & General Medicine
Full-time private practice
Brisbane

Clinical Experience and Positions Held

1965– 1974 Visiting Physician

Princess Alexandra Hospital
Brisbane

1968– 1974 Visiting Physician

Redcliffe Hospital
Brisbane

1988– 1990 Honorary Director Rehabilitation Unit

St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital
Brisbane

Professional Affiliations

  • Fellow of Colleges– as above
  • Australian Rheumatology Association
  • Australian Medical Association (AMA)
  • Member AMA Queensland
  • South Pacific Underwater Medicine Society

Medico-legal Experience

  • Regular medico-legal examinations, reports and court appearances for various insurance companies and law firms (1984– current)
  • Q-Comp Medical Assessment Tribunals-rheumatology, psychiatric medical & surgical tribunals (1986– current)
  • Q-Comp Chairperson and Member Global Maritime and Transportation School (GMATS) (2000– current)