A prominent Australian doctor, Chris Webster, who played a pivotal role in the trial of Erin Patterson—a woman convicted of murdering three relatives with a toxic mushroom meal—has faced disciplinary action from the Medical Board of Australia. Dr. Webster, a key witness in the trial, made disparaging remarks about Patterson in media interviews, calling her a ‘heinous individual’ and a ‘disturbed sociopathic nut-bag.’ The board deemed his comments unprofessional and ordered him to undergo ethics, privacy, and social media training. Additionally, he must receive mentorship from another doctor for one year. The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) launched an investigation following numerous complaints about Dr. Webster’s explicit language and media conduct. Despite the sanctions, Dr. Webster stands by his comments, asserting that they were based on publicly discussed trial details and did not breach patient confidentiality. He acknowledged the board’s decision but expressed disappointment, stating that the community might suffer due to his reduced availability. Patterson, 50, was sentenced to life imprisonment with no possibility of parole for at least 33 years for the 2023 murders of her in-laws and the attempted murder of another relative. Dr. Webster, who treated the victims before their transfer to a major hospital, remains a practicing GP in Leongatha, Victoria, with strong local support.