Committee: Discipline
Decision Date: 03 Nov 2010
Summary:
On November 3, 2010, the Discipline Committee found that Dr. Roberts has committed an act of professional misconduct under clause 51(1)(b) of the Code, in that the governing body of a health profession in a jurisdiction other than Ontario has found that Dr. Roberts committed an act of professional misconduct that would be an act of professional misconduct as defined in Ontario Regulation 856/93.
On or about March 13, 2008, Dr. Robert was found guilty by the Council of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta of unbecoming conduct and/or demonstrating a lack of skill or judgment in that he:
(a) Had an inappropriate relationship, which included sexual activity, with his patient.
(b) Inappropriately used prescription medication without the prescription of another physician.
(c) Failed to create and maintain a clinical record for Patient "A" on five dates.
(d) Failed to make arrangements from the transfer of care of Patient "A" to another psychiatrist.
The Discipline Committee ordered and directed that:
1. The Registrar revoke Dr. Roberts' certificate of registration immediately.
2. Dr. Roberts appear before the panel to be reprimanded.
3. Dr. Roberts pay costs to the College in the amount of $3,650, within sixty (60) days.
4. The results of this proceeding to be included in the register.