THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS OBTAINED FROM THE PHYSICIAN REGISTER SECTION OF THE WEBSITE OF THE COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF ONTARIO (WWW.CPSO.ON.CA) AS OF THE DATE AND TIME NOTED BELOW
03/01/25 03:50:20 AM

General Information

Former Name: No Former Name
Medical School: Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, 1972
Gender: Man
Languages Spoken: ENGLISH

Practice Information

Primary Business Location: Address not Available
Business Email: No Information Available
Phone: No Information Available
Fax: No Information Available

Specialties

No Specialty Reported

Hospital Privileges

No information available

Professional Corporation Information

Corporation Name: Richard A. Irvine Medicine Professional Corporation
Certificate of Authorization Status: Inactive End Date: 20 Jan 2020

General Information

Former Name: No Former Name
Gender: Man
Languages Spoken: ENGLISH
Medical School: Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, 1972

Practice Information

Primary Business Location: Address not Available
Business Email: No Information Available
Phone: No Information Available
Fax: No Information Available

Specialties

No Specialty Reported

Hospital Privileges

No information available

Professional Corporation Information

Corporation Name: Richard A. Irvine Medicine Professional Corporation
Certificate of Authorization Status: Inactive End Date: 20 Jan 2020

Practice Conditions

This physician is inactive (Expired, Resigned, Suspended, Revoked, or Deceased) and is not permitted to practise medicine.
This physician is inactive (Expired, Resigned, Suspended, Revoked, or Deceased) and is not permitted to practise medicine.

Current Tribunal Proceedings

No information available

Past Tribunal Proceedings (1)

Date of Decision: 15 Nov 2011
Summary of Decision:
On November 15, 2011, the Discipline Committee found that Dr. Richard Alexander Irvine committed an act of professional misconduct, in that he engaged in conduct or an act or omission relevant to the practice of medicine that, having regard to all the circumstances, would reasonably be regarded by members as disgraceful, dishonourable or unprofessional.
Dr. Irvine engaged in prescribing to family members contrary to College policy; treating family members for conditions which were not urgent; treating family members where other health care professionals were available; and, treating family members and not taking steps to transfer their care to other physicians.

The Discipline Committee ordered and directed that:

1. The Registrar suspend Dr. Irvine's certificate of registration for a period of four (4) months, to commence December 1st, 2011.
2. Dr. Irvine appear before the panel to be reprimanded.
3. Dr. Irvine pay to the College costs in the amount of $3,650.00, within 30 days of the date of this Order.
Reasons for Decision: Download Full Decision (PDF)
Appeal: No Appeal
Hearing Date(s): November 15, 2011

Other Notifications (4)

Source: Member
Effective Date: 24 Oct 2019
Summary:
Summary of the Undertaking given by Dr. Richard Alexander Irvine to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, effective October 24, 2019:

College investigations were conducted into whether Dr. Irvine engaged in professional misconduct and/or was incompetent in his family practice. In resolution of these investigations, Dr. Irvine resigned from the College and has agreed never to apply or reapply for registration as a physician in Ontario or any other jurisdiction. 

Download Full Document (PDF)
Source: Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee
Effective Date: 16 Oct 2019
Summary:
Caution-in-Person:

A summary of a decision of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee in which the disposition includes a "caution-in-person" is required by the College by-laws to be posted on the register, along with a note if the decision has been appealed. A “caution-in-person” disposition requires the physician to attend at the College and be verbally cautioned by a panel of the Committee. The summary will be removed from the register if the decision is overturned on appeal or review. Note that this requirement only applies to decisions arising out of a complaint dated on or after January 1, 2015 or if there was no complaint, the first appointment of investigators dated on or after January 1, 2015.
 
See PDF for the summary of a decision made against this member in which the disposition includes a Caution-in-Person: 
 

Download Full Document (PDF)
Source: Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee
Effective Date: 16 Oct 2019
Summary:
Caution-in-Person:

A summary of a decision of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee in which the disposition includes a "caution-in-person" is required by the College by-laws to be posted on the register, along with a note if the decision has been appealed. A “caution-in-person” disposition requires the physician to attend at the College and be verbally cautioned by a panel of the Committee. The summary will be removed from the register if the decision is overturned on appeal or review. Note that this requirement only applies to decisions arising out of a complaint dated on or after January 1, 2015 or if there was no complaint, the first appointment of investigators dated on or after January 1, 2015.
 
See PDF for the summary of a decision made against this member in which the disposition includes a Caution-in-Person: 
 

Download Full Document (PDF)
Source: Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee
Effective Date: 16 Oct 2019
Summary:
Caution-in-Person:

A summary of a decision of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee in which the disposition includes a "caution-in-person" is required by the College by-laws to be posted on the register, along with a note if the decision has been appealed. A “caution-in-person” disposition requires the physician to attend at the College and be verbally cautioned by a panel of the Committee. The summary will be removed from the register if the decision is overturned on appeal or review. Note that this requirement only applies to decisions arising out of a complaint dated on or after January 1, 2015 or if there was no complaint, the first appointment of investigators dated on or after January 1, 2015.
 
See PDF for the summary of a decision made against this member in which the disposition includes a Caution-in-Person: 
 

Download Full Document (PDF)

Current Tribunal Proceedings

No information available

Past Tribunal Proceedings (1)

Date of Decision: 15 Nov 2011
Summary of Decision:
On November 15, 2011, the Discipline Committee found that Dr. Richard Alexander Irvine committed an act of professional misconduct, in that he engaged in conduct or an act or omission relevant to the practice of medicine that, having regard to all the circumstances, would reasonably be regarded by members as disgraceful, dishonourable or unprofessional.
Dr. Irvine engaged in prescribing to family members contrary to College policy; treating family members for conditions which were not urgent; treating family members where other health care professionals were available; and, treating family members and not taking steps to transfer their care to other physicians.

The Discipline Committee ordered and directed that:

1. The Registrar suspend Dr. Irvine's certificate of registration for a period of four (4) months, to commence December 1st, 2011.
2. Dr. Irvine appear before the panel to be reprimanded.
3. Dr. Irvine pay to the College costs in the amount of $3,650.00, within 30 days of the date of this Order.
Reasons for Decision: Download Full Decision (PDF)
Appeal: No Appeal
Hearing Date(s): November 15, 2011

Other Notifications (4)

Source: Member
Effective Date: 24 Oct 2019
Summary:
Summary of the Undertaking given by Dr. Richard Alexander Irvine to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, effective October 24, 2019:

College investigations were conducted into whether Dr. Irvine engaged in professional misconduct and/or was incompetent in his family practice. In resolution of these investigations, Dr. Irvine resigned from the College and has agreed never to apply or reapply for registration as a physician in Ontario or any other jurisdiction. 

Download Full Document (PDF)
Source: Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee
Effective Date: 16 Oct 2019
Summary:
Caution-in-Person:

A summary of a decision of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee in which the disposition includes a "caution-in-person" is required by the College by-laws to be posted on the register, along with a note if the decision has been appealed. A “caution-in-person” disposition requires the physician to attend at the College and be verbally cautioned by a panel of the Committee. The summary will be removed from the register if the decision is overturned on appeal or review. Note that this requirement only applies to decisions arising out of a complaint dated on or after January 1, 2015 or if there was no complaint, the first appointment of investigators dated on or after January 1, 2015.
 
See PDF for the summary of a decision made against this member in which the disposition includes a Caution-in-Person: 
 

Download Full Document (PDF)
Source: Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee
Effective Date: 16 Oct 2019
Summary:
Caution-in-Person:

A summary of a decision of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee in which the disposition includes a "caution-in-person" is required by the College by-laws to be posted on the register, along with a note if the decision has been appealed. A “caution-in-person” disposition requires the physician to attend at the College and be verbally cautioned by a panel of the Committee. The summary will be removed from the register if the decision is overturned on appeal or review. Note that this requirement only applies to decisions arising out of a complaint dated on or after January 1, 2015 or if there was no complaint, the first appointment of investigators dated on or after January 1, 2015.
 
See PDF for the summary of a decision made against this member in which the disposition includes a Caution-in-Person: 
 

Download Full Document (PDF)
Source: Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee
Effective Date: 16 Oct 2019
Summary:
Caution-in-Person:

A summary of a decision of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee in which the disposition includes a "caution-in-person" is required by the College by-laws to be posted on the register, along with a note if the decision has been appealed. A “caution-in-person” disposition requires the physician to attend at the College and be verbally cautioned by a panel of the Committee. The summary will be removed from the register if the decision is overturned on appeal or review. Note that this requirement only applies to decisions arising out of a complaint dated on or after January 1, 2015 or if there was no complaint, the first appointment of investigators dated on or after January 1, 2015.
 
See PDF for the summary of a decision made against this member in which the disposition includes a Caution-in-Person: 
 

Download Full Document (PDF)

Training

Medical School: Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, 1972

Registration History

DETAILS DATE
Expired: Resigned from membership. Effective: 24 Oct 2019
Suspension of registration removed. Effective: 01 Apr 2012
Suspension of registration imposed: Discipline Committee Effective: 01 Dec 2011
Transfer of class of registration to: Independent Practice Certificate Effective: 22 Jun 1973
First certificate of registration issued: Postgraduate Education Certificate Effective: 14 Jun 1972
DETAILS: Expired: Resigned from membership.
Date: Effective: 24 Oct 2019
DETAILS: Suspension of registration removed.
Date: Effective: 01 Apr 2012
DETAILS: Suspension of registration imposed: Discipline Committee
Date: Effective: 01 Dec 2011
DETAILS: Transfer of class of registration to: Independent Practice Certificate
Date: Effective: 22 Jun 1973
DETAILS: First certificate of registration issued: Postgraduate Education Certificate
Date: Effective: 14 Jun 1972