Dialogue Volume 11 Issue 4 2015 | Page 61

discipline summaries treatment that I provide to our shared patient. I will provide each current patient with a period of 45 days from December 15, 2014, to obtain care from a primary care physician or appropriate specialist, and will not take on any new patient who does not have a primary care physician or appropriate specialist. I will cease treating any current patient who has not arranged concurrent care as set out above by January 31 2015.” 3. Dr. Armstrong pay costs to the College in the amount of $4,460 within 60 days of the date of this Order. At the conclusion of the hearing, Dr. Armstrong waived her right to an appeal and the Committee administered the public reprimand. Key Reprimand Points • The Committee emphasized to Dr. Armstrong that the public expects that the medical profession maintain high standards, which provides appropriate care and protection to patients. • The practice of medicine is a privilege. Patients place their trust in members to care for their overall health and wellbeing. • Practitioners must act as a team to address patient