Concerns Flag: indicates a concern or additional information
Source: Member
Active Date: September 18, 2017
Expiry Date:
Summary:
Summary of the Undertaking given by Dr. Lauren Vincent Zeilig to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, effective September 18, 2017:
The College received information from the Narcotics Monitoring System about Dr. Zeilig’s prescribing of controlled substances, including narcotics.
Based on the information received, the College conducted an investigation into whether Dr. Zeilig failed to maintain the standard of practice of the profession and/or was incompetent in his prescribing of controlled substances, including narcotics. As a result of the investigation:
Dr. Zeilig’s prescribing of narcotic drugs, narcotic preparations, controlled drugs, benzodiazepines and other targeted substances, and other monitored drugs will be supervised by a Clinical Supervisor acceptable to the College for a minimum of nine (9) months.
Dr. Zeilig will engage in professional education in the prescribing of controlled substances, including narcotics.
Following the professional education and period of supervision, Dr. Zeilig’s prescribing of controlled substances, including narcotics, will be re-assessed by an assessor selected by the College.