CTCMPAO 2017

The College brought a motion to stay professional misconduct proceedings against the member.

The member, who was not present, had signed an Undertaking and Surrender Agreement in which she agreed to surrender her certificate of registration, never practice traditional Chinese medicine or acupuncture again, and pay $1,000 towards the College's investigation costs.

The Discipline Committee found it was in the public interest to grant the motion and ordered the proceedings stayed in accordance with the agreement.

The College brought a motion to stay discipline proceedings against the member, who faced numerous allegations of professional misconduct including false billing, falsifying records, and failing to obtain informed consent.

The member signed an Undertaking and Surrender Agreement, agreeing to surrender her certificate of registration, never practice traditional Chinese medicine or acupuncture again, and pay $1,000 towards the College's costs.

The Discipline Committee found it in the public interest to grant the motion and stayed the proceedings on the terms of the agreement.

The College brought a motion to stay discipline proceedings against the member, who faced numerous allegations of professional misconduct including failing to formulate diagnoses, false billing, falsifying records, and performing unauthorized controlled acts.

The member signed an Undertaking and Surrender Agreement, agreeing to surrender her certificate of registration, never practice traditional Chinese medicine or acupuncture again, and pay $3,000 towards investigation costs.

The Discipline Committee found it in the public interest to grant the motion and stayed the proceedings.

The member was previously found to have committed professional misconduct by performing unauthorized hirudotherapy (leech therapy), using unauthorized titles, and posting prohibited testimonials.

At the penalty hearing, the College sought a 12-month suspension and $7,500 in costs, while the self-represented member sought a reprimand only, citing financial hardship and her immediate cessation of the prohibited acts.

The Discipline Committee ordered a 9-month suspension (with 3 months remittable upon completion of an ethics program and a reflection report), a public reprimand, and a practice reassessment.

The Committee also ordered the member to pay $5,000 in costs, payable in installments to accommodate her financial circumstances.

The College brought a motion to stay discipline proceedings against the member, who was alleged to have used unauthorized specialization terms and practiced complementary medicine on animals in contravention of the Veterinarians Act.

The member signed an Undertaking and Surrender Agreement, agreeing to surrender his Certificate of Registration, never practice or use restricted titles in Canada again, and pay $750 in costs.

The Discipline Committee found that granting the stay was in the public interest, as the public is protected by the terms of the Agreement and the transparency of the process.

The College brought a motion to stay professional discipline proceedings against the member, who was alleged to have failed to formulate diagnoses, failed to keep proper records, provided acupuncture without informed consent, performed unauthorized controlled acts, and used the protected title of massage therapist.

The member signed an Undertaking and Surrender Agreement, agreeing to surrender his certificate of registration, never practice traditional Chinese medicine or acupuncture again, and pay $3,000 towards investigation costs.

The Discipline Committee found it in the public interest to grant the motion and stayed the proceedings.

The College brought a motion to permanently stay the discipline proceedings against the Member.

The panel was advised that the Member had passed away on December 16, 2016, and was provided with a copy of the death certificate.

The panel ordered that the matter be permanently stayed.

The member faced allegations of professional misconduct, including using the unauthorized designation of Registered Massage Therapist, issuing a receipt in her son's name, failing to maintain proper patient records, and improperly storing used acupuncture needles.

The member admitted to the allegations.

The Discipline Committee found the member guilty of professional misconduct and accepted a joint submission on penalty, ordering an 8-month suspension (reducible to 4 months upon completing conditions), a reprimand, practice conditions, and costs of $2,500.

Following a finding of professional misconduct for sexually abusing a patient, the Discipline Committee held a penalty and costs hearing.

The Committee ordered the mandatory revocation of the member's certificate of registration and a public reprimand.

Additionally, the Committee ordered the member to post $16,060 in security to reimburse the College for the patient's therapy and counselling.

The member was also ordered to pay $105,000 in costs to the College, representing approximately 65% of the College's total hearing costs.

The College alleged that the Member, a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and acupuncturist, sexually abused a patient during an acupuncture treatment by touching her breast, massaging her vaginal area, and inserting his finger into her vagina.

The College also alleged the Member performed an unauthorized controlled act, failed to keep appropriate records, and improperly used the title 'Dr.'.

The Discipline Committee found the patient's evidence to be clear, cogent, and convincing, while the Member's evidence was inconsistent and unreliable.

The Committee concluded that the Member committed sexual abuse, performed an unauthorized controlled act, breached standards of practice, failed to maintain proper records, and improperly used the restricted title.

The Member was found guilty of professional misconduct on all allegations.

The College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario brought disciplinary proceedings against the Member for professional misconduct.

The Member closed her practice without notifying patients, failed to refund prepaid treatment fees, and could not be reached by the College.

The Member did not attend the hearing.

The Discipline Committee found the Member committed professional misconduct by inappropriately discontinuing services, breaching an agreement with a patient, failing to give notice of practice closure, and engaging in disgraceful, dishonourable, or unprofessional conduct.

The Committee ordered a public reprimand, a three-month suspension upon any reinstatement, a condition to complete an ethics course, and $3,500 in costs.

The College alleged that the Member committed professional misconduct by practicing hirudotherapy (leech therapy), which involves performing an unauthorized controlled act, breaching the Food and Drugs Act, and contravening standards of practice.

The Member was also alleged to have used unauthorized titles (including 'Dr.') and permitted testimonials on her website.

The Member admitted several allegations but argued that others should be dismissed based on the rule against multiple convictions.

The Discipline Committee found the Member guilty of all allegations, concluding that the rule against multiple convictions did not apply because each allegation contained distinct legal and factual elements.

A penalty hearing was ordered to be convened.