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2008

College releases disciplinary decision regarding Dr. Stephen Harley

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia hereby gives notice that in accordance with the agreed terms of a Settlement Agreement approved on December 19, 2008, conditions and restrictions have been placed on the licence of Dr. Harley, including the suspension of Dr. Harley’s narcotics prescribing privileges until October 1, 2009 or such later time as determined by Health Canada. A summary of the Settlement Agreement is available HERE.

College Announces Disposition in Dr. Stani Osif Case

A Hearing Committee of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia has released its disposition in the case of Dr. Stani Osif, a family medicine specialist from Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia. On January 18, 2008, the Committee released a decision that found Dr. Osif guilty of charges relating to a disciplinary matter that constitute professional misconduct and professional incompetence pursuant to Section 66(2)(e) of the Nova Scotia Medical Act. The disposition suspends Dr. Osif’s license to practice medicine until she has satisfactorily completed a program of medical re-education at her own expense and passes the Canadian College of Family Physicians certification examination. If Dr. Osif does not meet this obligation within two years of the disposition date, [...]

College releases disciplinary decision regarding Dr. Spiro Photopoulos

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia hereby gives notice that Dr. Spiro Photopoulos, a general practitioner in Halifax, has acknowledged a disciplinary matter violation as part of a settlement agreement with the College. A copy of the settlement agreement is available HERE.

College releases disciplinary decision regarding Dr. Mary Sidhom

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia hereby gives notice that Dr. Mary Sidhom, a general practitioner in Halifax, has acknowledged a disciplinary matter violation as part of a settlement agreement with the College. A copy of the settlement agreement is available HERE.