College Of Physicians And Surgeons

• Class-action lawsuit alleges sexual assault at University of New Brunswick clinic

  A lawyer says the lawsuit claims there was a systemic failure by the university to protect students and she expects other students will join the class action.

  Canada

  Apr 12
• Fredericton psychiatrist suspended by New Brunswick’s College of Physicians and Surgeons

  Allegations that Dr. Manoj Bhargava mistreated patients at the Student Health Centre have been shared on social media throughout the past week.

  Crime

  Nov 17, 2020
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• Shandro says story of Alberta doctors quitting is bargaining tactic

  Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro says it's not true that doctors are quitting or withdrawing services in large numbers because of changes to fees and billing.

  Health

  Jul 16, 2020
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• Saskatchewan doctor found guilty by college, ordered to pay $100,000

  A Saskatchewan doctor accused of sexual assault has lost his licence after being found guilty by the College of Physicians and Surgeons.

  Canada

  Jun 26, 2020
• Proposed B.C. change could put foreign-trained doctors to work during coronavirus pandemic

  The proposed changes would create a new registration class called 'associate physician,' who would have to work under the supervision of a fully-registered doctor.

  Education

  Apr 3, 2020
• Doctors, nurses coming out of retirement to help New Brunswick and Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 response

  Provincial colleges across the country have reached a consensus to allow doctors who are not in their home province to be licensed there.

  Health

  Mar 17, 2020
• Illegal ‘Botox parties’ revealed in B.C. sting investigation of unlicensed practitioner

  Doctors say getting medical procedures from unlicensed health practitioners can be extremely risky.

  Health

  Mar 4, 2020
• New Brunswick doctor guilty of misconduct in England after online chat

  The girl he was conversing with in an internet chat room, by text message and on WhatsApp was actually a police detective.

  Crime

  Nov 15, 2019
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• Former Pelham family doctor charged in sexual assault investigation

  Niagara police confirmed the 73-year-old was arrested on Tuesday in relation to separate reported incidents involving a 16-year-old girl and a 39-year-old woman.

  Crime

  Nov 6, 2019
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• Doctor accused of prescribing 50,000 opioid pills to one patient allowed to practise again

  Dr. Sarah Jones was acquitted on criminal charges related to overprescribing. She has now reached a settlement agreement with the College of Physicians and Surgeons.

  Health

  Aug 27, 2019