Is there a Physician in your community who exhibits outstanding professionalism? Consider nominating your colleague for the College’s 2019 Gold-Headed Cane Award for Professionalism in the Practice of Medicine.
This award is granted to a community-based Nova Scotia physician who is recognized by their peers as being a role model and demonstrates professionalism in service to their patients, profession and community.
Nominations must be received by February 28, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia and Dr. James Leahy have entered into an agreement to resolve the outstanding allegations against him with Dr. Leahy’s agreement to permanently retire. The College agrees that the terms of the agreement are in the best interests of the public and the profession. The College withdraws the Notice of Hearing.
Pursuant to the Medical Act, a Hearing Committee of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia will convene to consider allegations of professional misconduct, incompetence, conduct unbecoming and incapacity regarding Dr. Sarah Jones. The Hearing will be held at the offices of McInnes Cooper on a date to be determined.
The College gives notice of a Settlement Agreement reached between the College and Dr. Juan Rivas, approved by the Hearing Committee of the College. The Hearing Committee orally approved the Settlement Agreement, with an agreed upon amendment, on January 18, 2019 and issued its written decision on February 5, 2019. The Settlement Agreement results in a three month suspension for Dr. Rivas. This suspension began on January 18, 2019. The written decision of the Hearing Committee with reasons for the approval of the Settlement Agreement is provided below.
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia hereby gives notice that as a result of a complaint and pursuant to the Nova Scotia Medical Act, Dr. Fiona MacDonald Roper has agreed to a reprimand. Summary of Decision.
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia hereby gives notice that as a result of a complaint and pursuant to the Nova Scotia Medical Act, Dr. Lisa Dearman has agreed to a reprimand and conditions on her licence to practice medicine.
A Hearing Committee of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia has approved the Consent Revocation Agreement resulting in the revocation of Dr. Vitale’s registration and medical licence pursuant to section 105 of the Medical Practitioners Regulations.
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia serves the public by regulating the province’s medical profession in accordance with theNova Scotia Medical Actand itsregulations.
All physicians in Nova Scotia must be licensed by the College in order to practise medicine in the province.
The duties of the College include:
Licensing qualified and competent physicians to practise medicine
Investigating and resolving physician-related complaints on behalf of the public
Monitoring and maintaining standards of practice through peer assessment
Developing professional standards and guidelines to support high standards of medical practice and ethical conduct
