Peter Ferguson

The Member, a chiropodist, faced allegations of professional misconduct related to prescribing a high volume of orthotics to employees of a single company, failing to maintain patient records, and practicing while in a conflict of interest at a clinic that offered free shoes as incentives.

The Member admitted to the allegations via an Agreed Statement of Facts.

The Discipline Committee accepted a joint submission on penalty, ordering a seven-month suspension, an oral reprimand, and terms and conditions on his certificate of registration.

The Committee also ordered the Member to pay $15,000 in costs to the College.

The College of Chiropodists of Ontario brought a motion to permanently stay discipline proceedings against the member, who faced allegations of professional misconduct including inappropriate business practices and practising without liability insurance.

The member consented to the order, having signed an undertaking to permanently resign his registration and never re-apply, and agreed to pay $15,000 in costs.

The Discipline Committee granted the motion, finding that the resolution protected the public interest, served transparency, and avoided the costs of a full hearing.