A central Alberta doctor has been suspended for one year by the College of Physicians and Surgeons, after it was reported that he had been in a sexual relationship with one of his patients.
The CPSA said Wednesday that Dr. Gordon Anderson had been found guilty of unprofessional conduct, after having an inappropriate relationship with a patient.
According to the CPSA, it was reported to officials that Anderson had been involved in an inappropriate relationship with one of his patients – and they had sex.
The doctor admitted to the relationship, and cooperated with officials throughout the investigation process.
As a result, Dr. Anderson’s license was suspended for six months effective March 15, followed by an additional six months – pending a number of conditions including assessment at a Texas facility, completion of a boundaries course, and a sexual boundary violator’s aftercare program, and payment for the costs of the investigation and hearing, which totals $12,817.
The announcement came on the same day the CPSA announced a Calgary doctor had been suspended for six months for a similar charge.
Dr. Ronald Tsujikawa had been found guilty of unprofessional conduct, for carrying on a relationship with a patient who was described as emotionally vulnerable.
It was alleged that Tsujikawa had lived with his patient, and prescribed narcotics to the patient, despite their personal relationship.
The CPSA said the doctor admitted to the charges after the investigation.
