AFTER hundreds of people backed a respected cardiologist against hospital management, his supporters have expressed their disappointment following his failed NSW Supreme Court challenge.
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Dr David Amos appealed to the court saying he had been denied procedural fairness in a dispute with the Western Local Health District, but the court found none was required unless Dr Amos was suspended.
In a statement, Dr Amos said he hoped to put the situation behind him and return to work.
"I am disappointed that the court found that I was not entitled to a fair process,” he said.
“However, I am pleased the judgement is absolutely clear that I have not been afforded procedural fairness.”
Dr Amos has been on leave during the dispute, which had involved support from fellow cardiologists, senior nurses, Orange Health Service’s Medical Staff Council and former member for Orange Andrew Gee.
The staff council unanimously voted in support of the cardiology department in May and 400 people attended a rally in June.
In the wake of Tuesday's judgment, the staff council's executive issued a statement describing Dr Amos as an excellent cardiologist and an integral member of the team.
“[The] court decision is profoundly disappointing, as it seems to confirm that Dr Amos was not afforded procedural fairness at all points in this process,” the statement said.
“However, the Medical Staff Council expects the Local Health District to respect the need to offer appropriate procedural fairness to Dr Amos and to work to quickly resolve the issues in a fair, transparent and appropriate manner.”
The executive noted recent events had been stressful for Dr Amos and his family and it looked forward to having him back at work and caring for patients.
Mr Gee had asked for Health Minister Jillian Skinner to investigate the claims as a matter of urgency.
The Western Local Health District declined to comment on the Central Western Daily's questions on Wednesday.
Judgment page 3.