Dr Pearcy is a General Practitioner who has 16 years experience in the U.K. and Australia, including 7 years as Assistant Police Surgeon in East Hertfordshire, England.

In this position he was involved in alcohol and drug testing for road traffic offenders and prisoners, as well as forensic examinations at Scenes of Crime Investigations and Coroner’s Inquiries. Expert statements were then provided for police and forensic proceedings.

Michael was the Lead G.P. for the Division of General Practice Youth Health Program, which involved drug and alcohol education and general health promotion lectures for several thousand Gold Coast high-school students annually, and conducted training in this field for his QLD and Northern NSW colleagues.

Michael was also involved in formulating a Referral Pathways Map for Young People at Risk of suicide and self-harm, which coordinated local Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol providers.

His work in General Practice frequently involves counselling, treatment and management of Drug and Alcohol issues in his patients. Michael is Level 1 registered for the Better Outcomes in Mental Health program.