The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia hereby gives notice that as a result of a complaint and pursuant to the Medical Act, Dr. Philip Davis has accepted a reprimand and conditions issued by the College. A reprimand is a finding of professional misconduct that is entered on a doctor’s formal discipline record. The College’s Investigations Committee has directed the following: The Committee reprimands Dr. Davis for the following: a. prescribing opioids to a patient where there is no clinical indication such medication was needed for pain; b. prescribing opioids to a patient who is known to abuse his narcotics prescriptions. This practice is contrary to the College’s Guidelines For The Use of [...]
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