Dr. Potter

The appellant physician appealed decisions of the Discipline Committee finding him guilty of professional misconduct and incompetence, refusing to re-open the hearing, and revoking his certificate of registration.

The appellant had failed to attend the discipline hearing, claiming a medical emergency, but the Committee proceeded in his absence and later dismissed his motion to re-open, finding his claims of illness lacked objective evidence and were part of a pattern of delay.

The Divisional Court dismissed the appeal, finding no errors in the Committee's decisions to deny adjournments, proceed in absentia, refuse to re-open the hearing, or impose revocation as a penalty for grossly inadequate clinical care and dishonest billing.

The applicant sought income replacement benefits and medical benefits following a minor motor vehicle accident.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal dismissed the application, finding that the applicant did not suffer a complete inability to engage in employment.

The Tribunal relied on surveillance evidence showing the applicant socializing, driving, and taking vacations, which contradicted his claims of severe impairment.

The Tribunal also found the claimed medical benefits were not reasonable and necessary, as previous treatments had not improved his condition and independent medical examinations found him capable of working.