Category: CPSO

Punished for Doing the Right Thing: The Battle for Ethical Medicine in Ontario

March 17, 2023
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Commentary The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) continues to pursue disciplinary proceedings against three Ontario doctors for providing vaccine exemption letters and making allegedly “misleading” statements questioning the health benefits of CPSO policy on COVID-19. The stakes are high for Crystal Luchkiw, Patrick Phillips, and Mark Trozzi. With their medical licences indefinitely…

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College Clarifies Statement That Advised Psychotherapy for Serious Cases of COVID-19 Vaccine ‘Anxieties’

November 21, 2022
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The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) has clarified an earlier statement that sparked controversy for appearing to advise doctors that it may be necessary to refer patients with “anxieties” about receiving COVID-19 vaccination to prescription medications and psychological help. Screenshots of the initial CPSO statement were published on Oct. 4 by Twitter user…

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Doctor Who Questioned COVID Response Ordered to Pay $1 Million in Legal Costs After Losing Libel Case

November 3, 2022
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Dr. Kulvinder Kaur Gill, a pediatrician from Brampton Ontario who became well known for her criticism of the government’s response to COVID-19, has been ordered to pay $1 million in legal costs after her libel suit was struck down earlier this year. The costs are related to a $12-million legal action the physician brought, alleging…

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