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CPSO issues reminder for medical directors of beauty clinics amid cases of unsupervised clinics
In a statement published in the college’s Dialogue publication, the college said medical directors must be the one to assess the patient prior to delegating care to another provider as per the policy on the delegation of controlled acts, unless a clinical exception applies.
Windsor, Ont. pediatrician faces 8-month suspension for using patient contact into to solicit private services
Between April 18 and May 7, 2024, Dr. Omar Afandi was found to have accessed the personal health information of 146 patients from an EMR system shared with four hospitals, offering circumcision services to newborns.

‘Flagrant disregard’: Pediatrician suspended 1 year for prescribing controlled substances to family

One family member was prescribed more than 1,500 pills, the tribunal found.
New CPSO policy update tightens rules around safer supply prescribing

Under the new policy, physicians must perform an in-person comprehensive clinical assessment every three months and offer OAT before prescribing narcotics for safer supply.
‘Reprehensible’: Judge orders plastic surgeon to pay $22.5 million for recording patients with surveillance cameras

Patients testified they were unaware that cameras were recording them in Dr. Martin Jugenburg in his downtown Toronto clinic—including in areas where they would routinely disrobe.
Quebec lawyers finding creative ways to reach potential opioid class-action members

Thousands of Quebecers may be eligible for compensation in an opioid class action. But many potential claimants are homeless, incarcerated or in treatment.
Alberta doctor sanctioned for patient charts described as ‘chaotic,’ illegible, incomplete

Dr. Johannes Botha also ignored repeated requests from the college to cooperate with the investigation.
Dr. Elaine Ma wins another legal victory as court denies OHIP appeal request

Dr. Ma organized 48 mass vaccination clinics in Kingston during the COVID-19 pandemic and was later ordered by OHIP to repay $600,962 because of alleged billing non-compliance.
The cost of defensive med

Why psychological safety matters in physician regulation.
Quebec psychiatrists group supports bill on forced hospitalizations for mentally ill

Existing law permits authorities to treat someone against their will only if their mental state poses a ‘grave and immediate danger’ to themselves or others.

CPSO issues reminder for medical directors of beauty clinics amid cases of unsupervised clinics

Windsor, Ont. pediatrician faces 8-month suspension for using patient contact into to solicit private services

‘Flagrant disregard’: Pediatrician suspended 1 year for prescribing controlled substances to family

New CPSO policy update tightens rules around safer supply prescribing

‘Reprehensible’: Judge orders plastic surgeon to pay $22.5 million for recording patients with surveillance cameras

Quebec lawyers finding creative ways to reach potential opioid class-action members

Alberta doctor sanctioned for patient charts described as ‘chaotic,’ illegible, incomplete

Dr. Elaine Ma wins another legal victory as court denies OHIP appeal request

The cost of defensive med

Quebec psychiatrists group supports bill on forced hospitalizations for mentally ill