Malpractice

Caution upheld for Sudbury doc who issued blank prescription for gym owner ‘in jest’
Dr. Jeffrey Arthur Middaugh had said the prescription was intended to motivate gym patrons to exercise, but the college was concerned it could have allowed them to circumvent the COVID-19 restrictions at the time.
Sask. doctor reprimanded and ordered to pay $24K in costs after lying on registration forms in Ontario, Manitoba
Dr. Fawzy Girgis said he didn't think he needed to disclose his past disciplinary investigations or the fact that he was once denied registration, but the disciplinary committee found that he ‘failed in his obligation to be candid, forthcoming and honest.’

Premier says he can’t do anything about Labrador gynecologist under investigation

Newfoundland and Labrador’s premier says his hands are tied amid outrage from women in Labrador over an obstetrician-gynecologist’s return to practice while under active investigation following complaints from at least 20 women.
Calgary doctor reprimanded, ordered to pay $10K in costs after ‘inappropriate’ care arrangement with naturopath

Dr. Stuart Wilkinson admitted to allegations that he ordered a blood test and an abdominal ultrasound for a patient that he had never met and failed to follow up, despite the tests showing abnormal results.
Halifax doctor agrees to supervision plan after interim suspension for disorganized and overbooked clinic

The college received numerous complaints in 2020 regarding disorganization, missed appointments and poor quality of care from Dr. Agomeze Igwe-Omoke, who would see upwards of 70 patients per day.
Manitoba college launches new triage process to process serious complaints faster

Under the new system, which officially launched July 7, each complaint will be first looked at by an analytics unit for an ‘up-front and rapid’ initial analysis as soon as it comes in.
Toronto doctor cleared of sexual misconduct but made ‘minor lapse’ in obtaining consent, tribunal finds

The tribunal also chided the college after it brought forth a last-minute boundary violation allegation, calling it ‘manifestly unfair’ to the respondent.
Former patients, staff accuse Winnipeg doc of losing medical records, unsanitary conditions in office

From misplaced prescriptions and insurance paperwork to rusted medical tools, here’s what former patients and staff say about the conditions at Birchwood Medical Clinic.
Alberta doc suspended after prescribing opioids, benzodiazepines in violation of practice conditions

Dr. William Han prescribing opioids and benzodiazepines, in violation of those restrictions and the advice of his mentor.
Sask. doctor faces indefinite suspension for refusing to hand over ‘financial or business information’ to college

Dr. Kristyn Insley had closed her medical aesthetics business and had her medical corporation declare bankruptcy, resulting in patients losing thousands of dollars on pre-bought services.

Caution upheld for Sudbury doc who issued blank prescription for gym owner ‘in jest’

Sask. doctor reprimanded and ordered to pay $24K in costs after lying on registration forms in Ontario, Manitoba

Premier says he can’t do anything about Labrador gynecologist under investigation

Calgary doctor reprimanded, ordered to pay $10K in costs after ‘inappropriate’ care arrangement with naturopath

Halifax doctor agrees to supervision plan after interim suspension for disorganized and overbooked clinic

Manitoba college launches new triage process to process serious complaints faster

Toronto doctor cleared of sexual misconduct but made ‘minor lapse’ in obtaining consent, tribunal finds

Former patients, staff accuse Winnipeg doc of losing medical records, unsanitary conditions in office

Alberta doc suspended after prescribing opioids, benzodiazepines in violation of practice conditions

Sask. doctor faces indefinite suspension for refusing to hand over ‘financial or business information’ to college