Ontario College Of Physicians And Surgeons

• Toronto plastic surgeon ‘Dr. 6ix’ tells regulator he realizes he acted against patient’s interest

  Dr. Martin Jugenburg is facing a disciplinary charge of professional misconduct on several allegations that he violated patients' privacy, including an incident involving a news segment that briefly showed a patient's breast.

  Cannabis

  Jun 19, 2020
  
• Toronto plastic surgeon known as ‘Dr. 6ix’ accused of breaching privacy of patients

  A Toronto plastic surgeon is facing a disciplinary charge on allegations that he filmed thousands of patients at his clinic, including while they were fully or partially naked, without proper notification or consent.

  Health

  Jun 17, 2020
  
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• College deems Oakville psychiatrist’s affair with patient sexual abuse

  In a ruling released this week, the disciplinary committee of the Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons also said Dr. Jane Catherine Gilbert engaged in professional misconduct.

  Crime

  Jan 10, 2019
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• Roy Green: Opioids are not the enemy yet the war on pain patients continues

  Roy Green says it is rare for a week to pass without him receiving emails from good people suffering because they can't access pain medication.

  Oct 25, 2018
• Doctors’ personal views can’t trump patients’ rights

  I have no doubt that the doctors in question truly do believe that the mere act of providing information to a patient is an infringement on their Charter rights. But I have a very hard time thinking that the courts will see it that way.

  Commentary

  Jun 15, 2017
• Ontario doctor argued he was too obese to have rubbed erection against patients

  An Ontario dermatologist who argued he was too obese to have rubbed his penis against female patients has been found guilty of professional misconduct.

  Canada

  Mar 22, 2017
• Ontario creates doctor referral service for assisted dying, provides free drugs

  Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne says critically ill people in the province can seek a doctor's help to end their life even before the federal government comes up with new legislation on assisted dying.

  Health

  Jun 8, 2016
• IV infusion clinic in Toronto promises recovery concoctions to lure customers

  A new clinic promises to help Toronto's busy Bay Street financiers and overworked tech entrepreneurs cure their hangovers, shake off jet lag and even stave off the signs of aging through an intravenous drip.

  Consumer

  Apr 22, 2016
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• Should doctors report suspected drunk drivers? One doctor says yes

  One doctor says physicians should be able to waive their patient-doctor confidentiality if they think their patient was driving drunk.

  Politics

  Aug 25, 2014