Ray Trask

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario alleged that the registrant committed professional misconduct by knowingly submitting false OHIP claims for services he did not render and by failing to cooperate with the College's investigation.

The registrant pleaded no contest to the allegations.

The Tribunal found that the registrant's actions constituted professional misconduct.

Accepting a joint submission on penalty, the Tribunal ordered the revocation of the registrant's certificate of registration, a reprimand, and costs of $6,000, noting that revocation is the norm for cases of substantial premeditated fraud.

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario brought disciplinary proceedings against a neurosurgeon practising pain medicine.

Following an investigation and reassessment, the physician admitted to failing to maintain the standard of practice in his chronic pain practice, including deficient techniques in cervical spine injections that led to a patient's death.

He also admitted to breaching an interim order restricting him from performing certain injections.

The Tribunal accepted a joint submission on penalty, ordering a reprimand, a six-month suspension, and extensive terms, conditions, and limitations on his certificate of registration, including high-level clinical supervision and professional education.