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I believe that this kind of assertion is plain and simple fear mongering.
I believe that this kind of assertion is plain and simple fear mongering. We believe that the good common sense of the vast majority of the profession will prevail. Engaging in sexual touching of a patient has never been permissible and if Bill 87 is passed, such conduct, when proven, will trigger mandatory revocation where previously revocation was a discretionary penalty that could be ordered. There is no evidence that changing the penalty for proven, abhorrent, physical sexual conduct with a patient will lead to rampant false accusations of sexual misconduct being leveled against physicians. Sexual abuse allegations comprise a very small percentage of the complaints that we receive on an annual basis. In fact, the percentage has remained consistent for the last decade at about 2 % of all complaints received. It is critical that physicians perform all clinically indicated examinations. Physicians who avoid performing a clinically indicated examination are at far greater risk of receiving a complaint concerning the care that they have provided or lack thereof than receiving an unfounded complaint of a sexual nature. Physicians ought to do what they have always been expected to do when conducting examinations. This guidance is clearly set out in the College’ s Maintaining Appropriate Boundaries and Preventing Sexual Abuse policy.
****** At this last Council meeting, I formally gave my notice as Registrar with plans to conclude my term in March 2018. It is hard for me to believe that I have been involved here since 1995 and have been Registrar since 2002. It has been an honour and a privilege to do this important work and I have been fortunate to work with dedicated Councils and devoted staff. Over the next few issues, I hope you will indulge me as I share with you my final few thoughts as Registrar.
Thank you. MD
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