DISCIPLINE SUMMARIES
magazine with her. These were remarks and gestures of a sexual nature. He engaged in conduct relevant to the practice of medicine that, having regard to all the circumstances, would reasonably be regarded by members as disgraceful dishonorable and unprofessional by( i) making remarks and gestures of a sexual nature as described above;( ii) asking her to pay cash for prescriptions;( iii) asking her to fill a prescription for Flamazine for him; and( iv) asking her to video or photograph other patients.
Patient C Dr. Lee engaged in sexual abuse, in that he inappropriately rubbed his groin against Patient C’ s right hip area while administering a trigger point injection. This was contact of a sexual nature. Dr. Lee also sexually abused Patient C by using sexually explicit and crude language when asking her personal questions about her sex life. These were remarks of a sexual nature. Further, Dr. Lee’ s line of questioning with respect to Patient C’ s personal sex life, and his choice of words when asking these questions would reasonably be regarded by members of the profession as disgraceful, dishonorable or unprofessional.
ORDER The Discipline Committee ordered: a reprimand; the immediate revocation of Dr. Lee’ s certificate of registration; reimbursement to the College for funding provided to Patients A and C, by posting an irrevocable letter of credit for $ 32,120 to the College to guarantee payment of such amounts. He was also ordered to pay costs to the College in the amount of $ 20,500.00.
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APPEAL On December 1, 2017, Dr. Lee appealed the decisions on finding and penalty of the Discipline Committee to the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario( Divisional Court). The decision of the Discipline Committee remains in effect.
DR. ROBERT CLAUDE MARANDA
PRACTICE LOCATION: Ottawa AREA OF PRACTICE: Cardiology
HEARING INFORMATION: Admission, Agreed Statement of Facts, Joint Submission on Penalty
On June 15, 2017, the Discipline Committee found that Dr. Maranda committed an act of professional misconduct in that he has engaged in conduct or an act or omission relevant to the practice of medicine that, having regard to all the circumstances, would reasonably be regarded by members as disgraceful, dishonourable or unprofessional. Dr. Maranda is a cardiologist practising in Ottawa. He received his certificate of registration authorizing independent practice in Ontario in 2005 and his specialist qualification in cardiology in 2007. In the relevant years, Dr. Maranda held privileges at the Ottawa Hospital. Also, in the relevant years, Dr. Maranda was an assistant professor and an“ ePortfolio” group leader at the Faculty of Medicine at a University.
DISGRACEFUL, DISHONOURABLE OR UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT Ms. A was a student in Dr. Maranda’ s ePortfolio group. Dr. Maranda’ s role as group leader involved meeting with the group of students approximately twice a year to discuss issues associated with the process of completing medical school and preparing their e-portfolios. Each student in the group had to submit a draft final ePortfolio posting by the required deadline. The ePortfolio class was to be graded by Dr. Maranda on a pass-fail basis. A student would receive a“ pass” so long as the student submitted the required postings. Ms. A requested an extension of time for submitting her draft posting. She explained to Dr. Maranda that she was experiencing personal difficulties following the end of a relationship. Dr. Maranda granted the extension. Later, Dr. Maranda offered to meet with Ms. A to offer supportive advice.
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