Chiropodist suspended for 9 months and ordered to pay $85,000 in costs for professional misconduct.
The Discipline Committee held a penalty hearing following a finding that the member engaged in professional misconduct, including practicing in a conflict of interest, failing to keep proper records, issuing false or misleading documents, and charging excessive fees.
The parties presented a joint submission on penalty and costs.
The Committee accepted the joint submission, ordering an oral reprimand, a 9-month suspension (with 2 months remitted upon completion of ethics and record-keeping courses), practice restrictions regarding orthotics and footwear modifications, practice supervision, and $85,000 in costs.