Jannel Somerville

The registrant, a chiropodist, was found to have committed professional misconduct by failing to keep proper records, failing to conduct adequate assessments before prescribing orthotics, allowing non-registrants to dispense orthotics, and failing to guard against fraudulent billing practices at clinics where she worked.

The Tribunal accepted a joint submission on penalty, noting the registrant's serious health issues as a mitigating factor.

The penalty included a seven-month suspension (with three months remitted upon completion of a record-keeping course), a reprimand, 18 months of practice supervision, and $20,000 in costs.

The Member faced allegations of professional misconduct for breaching an undertaking to permanently resign and cease practicing chiropody.

Despite the undertaking, the Member continued to practice, use the restricted title of 'Dr.', and hold himself out as a podiatrist.

The Member admitted to the allegations in an uncontested hearing.

The Discipline Committee accepted a joint submission on penalty, ordering an oral reprimand, immediate revocation of the Member's certificate of registration, and costs of $23,000.