The College of Nurses of Ontario brought allegations of professional misconduct against a registered nurse for making inappropriate, judgmental comments to a patient's father regarding the patient's responsibility for his motor vehicle accident injuries and the resulting cost to the health care system.
The Member admitted to the allegation of contravening a standard of practice.
The Discipline Committee accepted the Agreed Statement of Facts, found the Member committed professional misconduct, and ordered a reprimand to be recorded on the Public Register, noting the Member's remorse and mitigating personal circumstances.