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it incomprehensible that he would allow this situation to go on for such a lengthy period to the point
that the matter had to be escalated to the Discipline
Committee.
The Committee accepted that the proposed penalty would meet the relevant guiding principles in
the circumstances of this case. Through the public
reprimand, the Committee expressed its dismay and
disappointment that Dr. Achiume would demonstrate such disregard for the authority of the College,
particularly at this stage of his career. The Committee
noted that the suspension of Dr. Achiume’s certificate
of registration would provide specific deterrence as
he would need to complete the SCERP in medical record-keeping in order to maintain his clinical
practice. The proposed penalty would meet the need
for general deterrence, by indicating to the profession
that breaches of ICRC orders will not be permitted,
and would help to maintain public trust by demonstrating that disregard of the College’s authority will
not be tolerated.
Order
The Committee ordered and directed that:
1. Dr. Achiume appear before the panel to be reprimanded.
2. the Registrar suspend Dr. Achiume’s certificate of
registration commencing January 15, 2015, until
the later of:
(a) February 15, 2015; or
What does this mean? We provide definitions for the legal terminology used
in the discipline process
Admission
The physician admits that the facts
alleged amount to professional misconduct and/or incompetence.
accept a joint submission on penalty
unless it would be contrary to the public
interest and bring the administration of
justice into disrepute.
Plea of No Contest
Contested Hearing
The physician does not contest the
facts. The College files a statement of
facts as an exhibit at the hearing. The
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