College fights to get groping MD’s licence revoked

Following a Star investigation into doctors still at work after sexually abusing their patients, the provincial government established a task force in December 2014 to study the issue and make recommendations. The Ministry of Health has said the report is expected to be made public soon.

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https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2016/08/25/college-fights-to-get-groping-mds-licence-revoked.html

Ontario patients deserve better protection: Editorial

There’s a conspicuous and troubling gap in the Liberal government’s plan to protect Ontario patients from sexual abuse by doctors. Missing is the core recommendation of a task force on this issue calling for creation of a special Ontario Safety and Patient Protection Authority.

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https://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/2016/09/09/ontario-patients-deserve-better-protection-editorial.html

Burlington doctor admits to sexual abuse

Dr. Sharif Tadros didn’t say a word at the sexual abuse hearing that would determine whether he’d lose his medical licence. He let his lawyer confess for him.

http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2015/05/04/burlington-doctor-admits-to-sexual-abuse.html