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THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS OBTAINED FROM THE DOCTOR SEARCH SECTION OF THE WEBSITE OF THE COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF ONTARIO WWW.CPSO.ON.CA
Date: 28/03/24 10:39:54 AM

Raddatz, Elaine

CPSO#: 84614

MEMBER STATUS
Active Member as of 06 Apr 2021
CURRENT OR PAST CPSO REGISTRATION CLASS
Independent Practice as of 06 Apr 2021

Summary

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Former Name: No Former Name

Gender: Female

Languages Spoken: English

Education: Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistr, 2006

Practice Information

Primary Location of Practice
15 Queens Quay E
Unit 102
Harbourfront Medical Clinic
Toronto ON  M5E 0C5
Phone: 416-366-2273
Fax: 416-366-5665 Electoral District: 10

Professional Corporation Information


Corporation Name: Dr. Raddatz Medicine Professional Corporation
Certificate of Authorization Status: Issued Date:  Feb 10 2012

Shareholders:
Dr. E. Raddatz ( CPSO# 84614 )

Business Address:
Unit 4
8 York Street
Toronto ON  M5J 2Y2
Phone Number: (416) 366-2273

Business Address:
15 Queens Quay East
Harbourfront Medical Clinic
Suite 102
Toronto ON  M5E 0C5
Phone Number: 4163662273

Specialties

Specialty Issued On Type
Family Medicine Effective:02 Jul 2008 CFPC Specialist

Terms and Conditions

(1) Dr. ELAINE RADDATZ may practise only in the areas of medicine in which Dr. RADDATZ is educated and experienced.

Postgraduate Training

Please note: This information may not be a complete record of postgraduate training.



University of Toronto, 01 Jul 2006 to 30 Jun 2007
PostGrad Yr 1 - Family Medicine

University of Toronto, 01 Jul 2007 to 30 Jun 2008
PostGrad Yr 2 - Family Medicine

Registration History

Action Issue Date
First certificate of registration issued: Postgraduate Education Certificate Effective: 01 Jul 2006
Expired: Terms and conditions of certificate of registration Expiry: 30 Jun 2008
Subsequent certificate of registration Issued: Independent Practice Certificate Effective: 03 Jul 2008
Transfer of class of certificate to: Restricted certificate Effective: 06 Apr 2020
Terms and conditions imposed on certificate Effective: 06 Apr 2020
Transfer of class of registration to: Independent Practice Certificate Effective: 06 Apr 2021

Previous Hearings

Committee: Discipline
Decision Date: 06 Apr 2020
Summary:

On April 6, 2020, on the basis of agreed facts and admission, the Discipline Committee (the “Committee”) of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario found that Dr. Raddatz committed an act of professional misconduct.

The Committee set out its penalty and costs order with written reasons to follow.

FACTS
 
Dr. Raddatz is 44 years old. She received her certificate of registration authorizing independent practice from the College in 2008, and currently practices family medicine in Toronto, Ontario.

Treatment of Self and Family Members; Writing Prescriptions for Self and Family Members in Colleague’s Name

In 2018, the College received a complaint that raised concerns that Dr. Raddatz had written prescriptions to herself and/or one or more of her family members using a colleague’s prescription pad.

Between April 2015 and July 2017, as set out below, Dr. Raddatz treated herself and members of her family by writing 28 prescriptions in her colleague’s name and using her colleague’s prescription pad. Dr. Raddatz’s colleague did not execute or authorize any of the 28 prescriptions written by Dr. Raddatz.

Dr. Raddatz signed her colleague’s name on 27 of the 28 prescriptions. The remaining prescription was not signed, though it was written by Dr. Raddatz on her colleague’s prescription pad.

Dr. Raddatz treated herself by writing 21 prescriptions to herself in her colleague’s name between April 2015 and July 2017 for sixty-six medications: antibiotics, aerosol inhalers, antihistamines, contraceptives, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, an antiemetic, an oral vaccine, antivirals, a proton pump inhibitor, and topical prescription creams including antifungals, corticosteroids, and an immunomodulator. The prescriptions for antifungals were refills of existing prescriptions.

Dr. Raddatz treated Family Member A by writing 4 prescriptions to Family Member A in her colleague’s name between November 2015 and September 2016 for 18 medications: antibiotics, aerosol inhalers, antihistamines, a proton pump inhibitor, a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, an anti-asthmatic, and topical prescription creams including antifungals and a corticosteroid.

Dr. Raddatz treated Family Member B by writing 2 prescriptions to Family Member B in her colleague’s name in April 2015 and February 2016 for 3 medications: antibiotics and a steroid cream.

Dr. Raddatz treated Family Member C by writing one prescription to Family Member C in her colleague’s name in October 2015, for Ritalin. The prescription for Ritalin was a refill of an existing prescription. Ritalin is a controlled substance. None of the other prescriptions at issue were for a controlled substance.

During the investigation, in response to a question from College investigators, Dr. Raddatz acknowledged that she had written the 28 prescriptions in her colleague’s name.

Dr. Raddatz did not maintain patient charts for the family members to whom she prescribed and who she treated.

Dr. Raddatz did not bill OHIP for prescribing to and treating herself and her family members.

Dr. Raddatz’s treatment of herself and her family members did not comply with the College’s Policy on Physician Treatment of Self, Family Members, or Others Close to Them.

ADMISSION

Dr. Raddatz does not contest the facts above, and does not contest that, based on these facts, she engaged in professional misconduct under paragraph 1(1)33 of O Reg.

856/93, in that she engaged in acts or omissions relevant to the practice of medicine that would be regarded by members as disgraceful, dishonourable or unprofessional.

FINDING

The Committee found that Dr. Raddatz engaged in professional misconduct under paragraph 1(1)33 of O Reg. 856/93, in that she engaged in acts or omissions relevant to the practice of medicine that would be regarded by members as disgraceful, dishonourable or unprofessional.

FACTS ON PENALTY

Dr. Raddatz’s misconduct took place during a period of significant personal stress and anxiety, and in the context of a difficult family dynamic.

Dr. Raddatz’s History with the College

In December 2017, the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee (“ICRC”) considered an investigation into Dr. Raddatz’s practice undertaken pursuant to s.

75(1)(a) of the Health Professions Procedural Code. The ICRC was of the view that Dr. Raddatz could improve on deficiencies in her records management. It directed Dr. Raddatz to complete a Specified Education and Remediation Program (“SCERP”), consisting of:

(a) two CMPA e-learning modules on medical record-keeping;

(b) the University of Toronto Medical Record-Keeping Course;

(c) review and written summary of the College’s policies on Test Results Management and Medical Records, and the College’s Practice Guide;

(d) a six (6) month period of clinical supervision; and

(e) a reassessment of Dr. Raddatz’s practice.

Dr. Raddatz completed all elements of the SCERP, including a reassessment of her practice by Dr. Karen Ferguson in July 2019. Dr. Ferguson summarized her conclusions as follows:

The care provided to these patients by Dr. Raddatz meets the standard of practice of the profession in all 20 charts. Dr. Raddatz has made significant improvements in her record-keeping and her test results management. She has implemented several new processes to ensure that abnormal test results are followed up appropriately and managed in a timely fashion.

Dr. Raddatz’s care does not display a lack of knowledge, skill, or judgement in any of these 20 charts.

Dr. Raddatz’s clinical practice, behavior, or conduct is not likely to expose her patients to harm or injury in any of these 20 charts.

Dr. Raddatz has no prior Discipline history.

PENALTY AND COSTS

Dr. Raddatz is to attend before the panel to be reprimanded.

The Registrar is to suspend Dr. Raddatz’s certificate of registration for a period of six (6) months, commencing from the later of October 6, 2020 at 12:01 a.m.; or 15 days after such date on which all declarations of emergency with regard to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 have been officially lifted from each of the City of Toronto, the Province of Ontario, and if applicable, the country of Canada.

The Registrar is to place the following terms, conditions and limitations on Dr. Raddatz’s certificate of registration:
- Dr. Raddatz will participate in the PROBE Ethics & Boundaries Program offered by the Centre for Personalized Education for Professionals (“the PROBE program”) by receiving a passing evaluation or grade, without any condition or qualification. Dr. Raddatz will complete the PROBE program within six months of the date of this Order, and will provide proof to the College of her completion, including proof of registration and attendance and participant assessment reports, within one month of completing it. In the event that Dr. Raddatz is unable to complete the PROBE course within six months, either because the course is not being offered or because her medical services are required due to the Covid-19 pandemic, then she will have an additional six (6) months in which to complete the PROBE course.

Dr. Raddatz is to pay costs to the College in the amount of $6,000.00 within ninety (90) days from the date of the Order.

DECISION AND REASONS

On June 24, 2020, the Committee released its full Decision and Reasons in this matter, available for review on the College’s website.


Decision: Download Full Decision (PDF)
Hearing Date(s): April 6, 2020 at 9:30 a.m.

Concerns

Source: Compliance and Monitoring Department
Active Date: December 13, 2017
Expiry Date:
Summary:
Effective September 4, 2019, Dr.Raddatz has completed all elements of this SCERP.


Specified Continuing Education and Remediation Program:

A summary of a decision of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee in which the disposition includes a Specified Continuing Education and Remediation Program (“SCERP”) is required by the College By-laws to be posted on the register, along with a note if the decision has been appealed. A SCERP is one of the dispositions that the College’s Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee may make in connection with a matter before it, and this disposition requires the member to complete an education and remediation program specified for the member. A note will also be posted when all the elements of the SCERP have been completed. The summary will be removed from the register if the decision is overturned on appeal or review. Note that this requirement only applies to decisions arising out of a complaint dated on or after January 1, 2015 or if there was no complaint, the first appointment of investigators dated on or after January 1, 2015.

See PDF for the summary of a decision made against this member in which the
disposition includes a SCERP:
Download Full Document (PDF)