Committee: Discipline
Decision Date: 23 Oct 1980
Summary:
In October 1980, the Discipline Committee found Dr. De Mercado guilty of professional misconduct, as defined in Ontario Regulation 577/75, as amended, in that he committed sexual impropriety with a patient, contrary to s. 26(28); and in that he engaged in conduct or an act relevant to the practice of medicine that, having regard to all the circumstances, would reasonably be regarded by members as disgraceful, dishonourable or unprofessional, contrary to s. 26(31). The Committee further found Dr. De Mercado guilty of professional misconduct, as defined in s. 60(3)(a) of the Health Disciplines Act, 1974, as amended, in that he had been found guilty of an offence relevant to his suitability to practice. Consequently, the Committee ordered that Dr. De Mercado(s licence to practice be revoked.
Appeal: Appeal Dismissed
Appeal Decision Date: 1981-04-27
Hearing Date(s): Oct 20, 1980