Previous Hearings
Committee: Discipline
Decision Date: 15 Nov 2011
Summary:
On November 15, 2011, the Discipline Committee found that Dr. Richard Alexander Irvine committed an act of professional misconduct, in that he engaged in conduct or an act or omission relevant to the practice of medicine that, having regard to all the circumstances, would reasonably be regarded by members as disgraceful, dishonourable or unprofessional.
Dr. Irvine engaged in prescribing to family members contrary to College policy; treating family members for conditions which were not urgent; treating family members where other health care professionals were available; and, treating family members and not taking steps to transfer their care to other physicians.
The Discipline Committee ordered and directed that:
1. The Registrar suspend Dr. Irvine's certificate of registration for a period of four (4) months, to commence December 1st, 2011.
2. Dr. Irvine appear before the panel to be reprimanded.
3. Dr. Irvine pay to the College costs in the amount of $3,650.00, within 30 days of the date of this Order.
Decision: Download Full Decision (PDF)
Appeal: No Appeal
Hearing Date(s): November 15, 2011
Concerns
Source:
Member
Active Date: October 24, 2019
Expiry Date:
Summary:
Summary of the Undertaking given by Dr. Richard Alexander Irvine to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, effective October 24, 2019:
College investigations were conducted into whether Dr. Irvine engaged in professional misconduct and/or was incompetent in his family practice. In resolution of these investigations, Dr. Irvine resigned from the College and has agreed never to apply or reapply for registration as a physician in Ontario or any other jurisdiction.
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Source:
Compliance and Monitoring Department
Active Date: October 16, 2019
Expiry Date:
Summary:
Caution-in-Person:
A summary of a decision of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee in which the disposition includes a "caution-in-person" is required by the College by-laws to be posted on the register, along with a note if the decision has been appealed. A “caution-in-person” disposition requires the physician to attend at the College and be verbally cautioned by a panel of the Committee. 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.
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Source:
Compliance and Monitoring Department
Active Date: October 16, 2019
Expiry Date:
Summary:
Caution-in-Person:
A summary of a decision of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee in which the disposition includes a "caution-in-person" is required by the College by-laws to be posted on the register, along with a note if the decision has been appealed. A “caution-in-person” disposition requires the physician to attend at the College and be verbally cautioned by a panel of the Committee. 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.
Download Full Document (PDF)
Source:
Compliance and Monitoring Department
Active Date: October 16, 2019
Expiry Date:
Summary:
Caution-in-Person:
A summary of a decision of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee in which the disposition includes a "caution-in-person" is required by the College by-laws to be posted on the register, along with a note if the decision has been appealed. A “caution-in-person” disposition requires the physician to attend at the College and be verbally cautioned by a panel of the Committee. 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.
Download Full Document (PDF)