The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia hereby gives notice that pursuant to Section 57 of the Nova Scotia Medical Act, Dr. George S. Richardson of Halifax admits to the allegations contained in a settlement agreement with the College and agrees that they constitute professional misconduct. Dr. Richardson’s licence to practice medicine was revoked as of February 15, 2011. A summary of this decision is available HERE.
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia hereby gives notice that pursuant to Section 53(12) of the Nova Scotia Medical Act, Dr. Anthony Atkinson of Bridgewater has consented to a reprimand and conditions issued by an Investigation Committee of the College. A summary of this decision is available HERE.
On August 30, 2011, a Hearing Committee of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia accepted a Settlement Agreement advanced by the College and Dr. Violet Hawes and recommended by an Investigation Committee of the College pursuant to Section 57 of the Nova Scotia Medical Act. Dr. Hawes admits to the allegations contained in the Settlement Agreement and admits that they constitute a disciplinary matter. A summary of Dr. Hawes’ Settlement Agreement is available HERE.
On April 26, 2011, a Hearing Committee of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia accepted a Settlement Agreement advanced by the College and Dr. Heather McNally, and recommended by an Investigation Committee of the College pursuant to Section 57 of the Nova Scotia Medical Act. A prior interim suspension of Dr. McNally’s license is lifted. She is permitted to return to practice upon meeting prescribed conditions and once licensed, her practice will be subject to restrictions. A summary of Dr. McNally’s Settlement Agreement is available at HERE.
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia hereby gives notice that as a result of a complaint and pursuant to Section 53 (12) (h) of the Medical Act, Dr. Mark Riley of Shelburne has accepted a reprimand issued by the College. A reprimand is a finding of professional misconduct that is entered on a doctor’s formal discipline record. A summary of Dr. Riley’s reprimand is available HERE.
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia hereby gives notice that as a result of a complaint and pursuant to Section 53 (12) (h) of the Medical Act, Dr. Dave Wong of Sydney has accepted a reprimand issued by the College. A reprimand is a finding of professional misconduct that is entered on a doctor’s formal discipline record. A summary of Dr. Wong’s reprimand is available HERE.
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia hereby gives notice that Dr. Stephen Harley, a general practitioner in Dartmouth, has agreed to allegations regarding his breech of a 2008 settlement agreement with the College, and that these allegations constitute a disciplinary matter. As part of the settlement agreement, Dr. Harley is permanently prohibited from prescribing narcotics and other controlled substances. A summary of the College’s December 16, 2010 settlement agreement with Dr. Harley is available HERE. A summary of the College’s December 19, 2008 settlement agreement with Dr. Harley is available
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