Committee: Discipline
Decision Date: 28 Oct 1987
Summary:
In October 1987, the Discipline Committee found Dr. Stein guilty of professional misconduct, as defined in Ontario Regulation 448/80, as amended, in that he failed to maintain the records that are required to be kept respecting his patients, contrary to s. 27(3); in that he failed to maintain the standard of practice of the profession, contrary to s. 27(21); and in that he made improper use of the authority to prescribe, sell or dispense a drug, including falsifying a record in respect of a prescription or the sale of a drug, contrary to s. 27(26). The Committee also found Dr. Stein incompetent, as defined in s. 60(4) of the Health Disciplines Act, 1980, as amended, in that he displayed in his professional care of a patient a lack of knowledge, skill or judgment or disregard for the welfare of the patient of a nature or to an extent that demonstrates he is unfit to continue in practice. Consequently, the Committee ordered that Dr. Stein's licence to practice be revoked.
Appeal: Appeal Dismissed
Appeal Decision Date: 1989-12-21
Hearing Date(s): 14 Sep 1987