The member operated a licensed professional practice and an unlicensed practice. The member failed to renew their professional liability insurance and operated without insurance for several months. The member did not respond to multiple enquiries from CPABC staff concerning the member’s practices and insurance. The member indicated personal medical matters prevented the effective operation of the practice and response to CPABC appropriately for a period of time.
The Investigation Committee determined the member contravened the CPABC Code of Professional Conduct as follows,
104.1&.2: Requirement to co-operate
201.1: Maintenance of the good reputation of the profession
Bylaw 1301: Professional Liability Insurance
The Committee recommended the member:
- accept a reprimand;
- pay partial expenses of $1,062.50 plus GST;
- satisfy CPABC public practice licensing requirements;
- provide confirmation of personal counselling;
- enter into an arrangement with a senior member of the profession with expertise in practice management (the Advisor”), who is acceptable to the Director, Professional Conduct, in which:
- The Advisor will conduct an overall inspection of the member’s practice management. The Advisor must periodically review and have periodic advisory discussions with the member to promote better understanding by the member of applicable professional, practice management and ethical standards. The member must meet with the Advisor at least six times.
- The member will give access to the Advisor sufficient documentation to allow the Advisor to understand the nature, extent and issues related to the member’s practice relevant to this matter.
- This arrangement will last at least one year, and will cease only upon the consent of the Director, Professional Conduct.