Lynette Eulette

The member, a psychologist, admitted to professional misconduct for failing to maintain the standards of the profession in preparing an independent medical examination report for a client seeking disability benefits.

The report contained internal inconsistencies, factual errors regarding verifiable biographical and medical data, and was poorly written.

The Discipline Committee accepted a joint submission on penalty, ordering a nine-month restriction on the member performing clinical assessments except under the guidance and support of a peer supervisor, along with $3,500 in costs.

A psychologist admitted to professional misconduct for failing to report allegations of child abuse to the Children's Aid Society over a seven-year period, contrary to section 72 of the Child and Family Services Act.

The Discipline Committee accepted the admission and a joint submission on penalty including a reprimand and remedial coursework.

A majority of the panel ordered a two-month suspension of his certificate of registration, emphasizing the seriousness of the failure to report and the need for general deterrence.

A minority would have imposed a one-month suspension, remitted upon completion of the remedial requirements.

The College of Psychologists of Ontario brought allegations of professional misconduct against the respondent for failing to adequately supervise a student who conducted a psychological assessment and for failing to maintain records.

The respondent admitted to the allegations, acknowledging that he signed a psychological assessment report without reviewing any underlying documentation and could not produce the client's file.

The Discipline Committee accepted the agreed statement of facts and joint submission on penalty, finding the respondent guilty of professional misconduct.

The Committee ordered a reprimand and imposed terms and conditions on the respondent's certificate of registration, including a six-month prohibition on supervising others and a subsequent nine-month peer mentorship requirement.