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Motion for interim stay of hospital privileges revocation dismissed for failing to meet RJR-MacDonald test.
The applicant physician moved for an urgent interim injunction to stay the revocation of his hospital privileges pending judicial review of a decision by the Health Professions Appeal and Review Board.
The court applied the modified RJR-MacDonald test and found that the applicant failed to establish a strong prima facie case, as the statutory provisions relied upon applied to reappointment rather than mid-term revocation.
The court also found no irreparable harm and that the balance of convenience did not favour a stay.
The motion was dismissed with costs awarded to the respondent hospital.
Optometrist found guilty of professional misconduct for failing to diagnose and refer an iris nevus.
The College of Optometrists of Ontario brought allegations of professional misconduct against the respondent for failing to diagnose, monitor, record, and refer a patient with an iris nevus that was later diagnosed as an iris melanoma.
The respondent pled guilty to the allegations.
The Discipline Committee found the respondent committed professional misconduct and ordered a reprimand, a practice coaching program, and $7,500 in costs.
