Dr. Sonja Sophia Kustka unsuccessfully tried to argue that patient privacy and physician–patient privilege precludes her from being forced to send patient records as part of a college investigation.
On Jan. 24, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario handed down a 10-month suspension and a $6,000 fine to Dr. Vijay Sharma, who pled no contest to the allegations.
From tackling the physician shortage to balancing public and private healthcare, Dr. Joss Reimer sits down with the Medical Post for a year-end interview.