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
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General Information

Former Name: No Former Name
Medical School: University of Toronto, 1988
Gender: Man
Languages Spoken: ENGLISH, FRENCH, GERMAN, SPANISH

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

General Information

Former Name: No Former Name
Gender: Man
Languages Spoken: ENGLISH, FRENCH, GERMAN, SPANISH
Medical School: University of Toronto, 1988

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

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 (2)

Date of Decision: 31 May 2011
Summary of Decision:
On May 31, 2011, the Discipline Committee found that Dr. Charles Nicholas Rathe committed an act of professional misconduct, in that he:

failed to maintain the standard of practice of the profession with respect to his prescription of Ionamin to Patient 1;

engaged in conduct unbecoming a physician by rude, inappropriate, hostile and/or aggressive behaviour at a school concert;

engaged in disgraceful, dishonourable or unprofessional conduct by behaving in a rude and objectionable manner towards the son of Patient 2 during the course of an office visit by Patient 2 and her son; and by falsely representing that one of his patients (Patient 3) was employed as his office manager;

sexually abused a patient, in that he had a sexual relationship, including sexual intercourse, with Patient 3; and,
 
has been found guilty of an offence that is relevant to his suitability to practise, engaged in conduct unbecoming a physician and engaged in disgraceful, dishonourable or unprofessional conduct, in that he committed a criminal assault, arising out of a traffic incident, on a female victim by punching her in the face while enraged.

On June 23, 2011, Dr. Rathe appealed the decision of the Discipline Committee to the Superior Court of Justice (Divisional Court).

On January 24, 2012, the Discipline Committee ordered and directed that:

1) the Registrar revoke Dr. Rathe's certificate of registration, effective immediately;
2) Dr. Rathe appear before the Committee to be reprimanded, on a date to be fixed by the Committee which shall be no later than three (3) months from the date that this Order becomes final;
3) Dr. Rathe reimburse the College for funding provided to his patient under the program required under section 85.7 of the Code, and that he post an irrevocable letter of credit or other security acceptable to the College, in the amount of $16,060, to guarantee the payment of any amount for funding provided under that program; and
4) Dr. Rathe pay costs to the College in the amount of $23,725.

On February 8, 2012, Dr. Rathe also appealed the penalty decision of the Discipline Committee to the Superior Court of Justice (Divisional Court).

In the circumstances, the Order of the Discipline Committee remains in effect despite the appeal.

On April 2, 2013, the Divisional Court dismissed Dr. Rathe's appeal.
 
Reasons for Decision: Download Full Decision (PDF)
Appeal: Appeal Dismissed
Appeal Decision Date: 2013-04-02
Hearing Date(s): May 31, 2011
Date of Decision: 01 Feb 2006
Summary of Decision:
On February 1, 2006, the Discipline Committee found Dr. Rathe to have committed acts of professional misconduct with respect to an act or omission relevant to the practice of medicine that, having regard to the circumstances, would reasonably be regarded by members as disgraceful, dishonourable or unprofessional; as well he displayed conduct unbecoming a physician.

Penalty hearing scheduled for April 11, 2006.

On August 22, 2006, the Discipline Committee ordered and directed that:

1. Dr.Rathé appear before the Committee to be reprimanded and the fact of the reprimand to be recorded in the register.

2. Dr.Rathé pay a fine of $5000 to the Minister of Finance of Ontario within ninety days of the date of the order.

3. The Registrar suspend Dr Rathé s certificate of registration for a period of six months:

(a) four months of which will be suspended upon: i) completion at his own expense of the Pinegrove Program for Anger Management; and, ii) enrollment within 2 months from the date of the order at his own expense of the ten to twelve week follow-up Professionals at Risk Program in Elmhurst, Illinois. Full reports from both programs are to be provided to the College and Dr. Rathé shall provide to the College proof of completion of the Professionals at Risk Program no later than December 31, 2006; and

(b) however, the full six months of the suspension will be served by Dr. Rathé unless the fine imposed is paid and proof of payment provided to the Registrar within 90 days of the order.

4. The Registrar impose the following terms, conditions and limitations on Dr. Rathé s certificate of registration:

i) Dr. Rathé will continue with regular counselling in anger management with his Psychologist and follow direction specific to his problems. The counselling is to continue for at least two years and, thereafter, for so long as the Psychologist deems necessary. A report with regard to his progress must be provided to the College promptly every six months. If for any reason, there is an inability to continue with this Psychologist, then another Psychologist, acceptable to the College will be substituted. Dr. Rathé shall ensure that the Psychologist is aware of the reporting requirement and executes an undertaking in a form acceptable to the College.

ii) Dr. Rathé will continue with treatment with his Psychiatrist, or failing him another Psychiatrist acceptable to the College, and follow his medical advice. The treatment is to continue for at least two years and, thereafter, for so long as the Psychiatrist indicates is required. A report with regard to his progress must be provided to the College promptly every six months. Dr. Rathé s treating Psychiatrist is to report immediately to the College any failure by Dr. Rathé to follow medical advice. Dr. Rathé shall ensure that the Psychiatrist is aware of the reporting requirements and executes an undertaking in a form acceptable to the College.

iii) Dr. Rathé will continue in the PHP Program and with the addictions interventions that they recommend. In addition, Dr. Rathé will enroll in the PHP Behaviour Monitoring Program. Reporting to the College will be according to the protocols of the PHP addictions and behaviour monitoring programs.

iv) Dr. Rathé shall appoint a practice management monitor, acceptable to the College,who will meet at least monthly with Dr. Rathé, at his expense, to discuss and monitor Dr. Rathé s patient load, hours of work, commitments, and other obligations relating to work, family, community and self-care. The monitor is to assist Dr. Rathé in managing his practice and related aspects of his life to manage his stress levels and also to assist in his anger management efforts. The monitor will report to the College every six months. Dr. Rathé shall cause the monitor to execute an undertaking in a form acceptable to the College.

v) At least one Nurse Practitioner, acceptable to the College, must be employed in the practice on a regular basis.

vi) An independent Psychiatrist, acceptable to the College and at Dr. Rathé s expense,shall assess Dr. Rathé s anger management situation and his risk for re-offending conduct no earlier than 18 months and no later than 24 months from the date of this order and report to the College.

The Discipline Committee orders that any variance from this Order is to be requested through a Panel of the Discipline Committee as then constituted.

The Certificate of Registration in the Province of Ontario issued in the name of Dr. Charles Nicholas Rathe is suspended and the terms, conditions and limitations outlined above are imposed effective October 23, 2006 at 12:01 a.m. until further notice.

NOTE:

On September 21, 2006, Dr. Charles Nicholas Rathe appealed the decision of the Discipline Committee to the Divisional Court. Pursuant to ss.25(1) of the Statutory Powers Procedure Act, the decision of the Discipline Committee was stayed pending the outcome of the appeal. On September 15, 2010, upon reading the consent of the parties, the Divisional Court ordered that the appeal be dismissed. Therefore, the decision of the Discipline Committee is in effect.
 
 
Reasons for Decision: Download Full Decision (PDF)
Appeal: Appeal Dismissed
Appeal Decision Date: 2006-09-21
Hearing Date(s): Apr 11, 2006

Current Tribunal Proceedings

No information available

Past Tribunal Proceedings (2)

Date of Decision: 31 May 2011
Summary of Decision:
On May 31, 2011, the Discipline Committee found that Dr. Charles Nicholas Rathe committed an act of professional misconduct, in that he:

failed to maintain the standard of practice of the profession with respect to his prescription of Ionamin to Patient 1;

engaged in conduct unbecoming a physician by rude, inappropriate, hostile and/or aggressive behaviour at a school concert;

engaged in disgraceful, dishonourable or unprofessional conduct by behaving in a rude and objectionable manner towards the son of Patient 2 during the course of an office visit by Patient 2 and her son; and by falsely representing that one of his patients (Patient 3) was employed as his office manager;

sexually abused a patient, in that he had a sexual relationship, including sexual intercourse, with Patient 3; and,
 
has been found guilty of an offence that is relevant to his suitability to practise, engaged in conduct unbecoming a physician and engaged in disgraceful, dishonourable or unprofessional conduct, in that he committed a criminal assault, arising out of a traffic incident, on a female victim by punching her in the face while enraged.

On June 23, 2011, Dr. Rathe appealed the decision of the Discipline Committee to the Superior Court of Justice (Divisional Court).

On January 24, 2012, the Discipline Committee ordered and directed that:

1) the Registrar revoke Dr. Rathe's certificate of registration, effective immediately;
2) Dr. Rathe appear before the Committee to be reprimanded, on a date to be fixed by the Committee which shall be no later than three (3) months from the date that this Order becomes final;
3) Dr. Rathe reimburse the College for funding provided to his patient under the program required under section 85.7 of the Code, and that he post an irrevocable letter of credit or other security acceptable to the College, in the amount of $16,060, to guarantee the payment of any amount for funding provided under that program; and
4) Dr. Rathe pay costs to the College in the amount of $23,725.

On February 8, 2012, Dr. Rathe also appealed the penalty decision of the Discipline Committee to the Superior Court of Justice (Divisional Court).

In the circumstances, the Order of the Discipline Committee remains in effect despite the appeal.

On April 2, 2013, the Divisional Court dismissed Dr. Rathe's appeal.
 
Reasons for Decision: Download Full Decision (PDF)
Appeal: Appeal Dismissed
Appeal Decision Date: 2013-04-02
Hearing Date(s): May 31, 2011
Date of Decision: 01 Feb 2006
Summary of Decision:
On February 1, 2006, the Discipline Committee found Dr. Rathe to have committed acts of professional misconduct with respect to an act or omission relevant to the practice of medicine that, having regard to the circumstances, would reasonably be regarded by members as disgraceful, dishonourable or unprofessional; as well he displayed conduct unbecoming a physician.

Penalty hearing scheduled for April 11, 2006.

On August 22, 2006, the Discipline Committee ordered and directed that:

1. Dr.Rathé appear before the Committee to be reprimanded and the fact of the reprimand to be recorded in the register.

2. Dr.Rathé pay a fine of $5000 to the Minister of Finance of Ontario within ninety days of the date of the order.

3. The Registrar suspend Dr Rathé s certificate of registration for a period of six months:

(a) four months of which will be suspended upon: i) completion at his own expense of the Pinegrove Program for Anger Management; and, ii) enrollment within 2 months from the date of the order at his own expense of the ten to twelve week follow-up Professionals at Risk Program in Elmhurst, Illinois. Full reports from both programs are to be provided to the College and Dr. Rathé shall provide to the College proof of completion of the Professionals at Risk Program no later than December 31, 2006; and

(b) however, the full six months of the suspension will be served by Dr. Rathé unless the fine imposed is paid and proof of payment provided to the Registrar within 90 days of the order.

4. The Registrar impose the following terms, conditions and limitations on Dr. Rathé s certificate of registration:

i) Dr. Rathé will continue with regular counselling in anger management with his Psychologist and follow direction specific to his problems. The counselling is to continue for at least two years and, thereafter, for so long as the Psychologist deems necessary. A report with regard to his progress must be provided to the College promptly every six months. If for any reason, there is an inability to continue with this Psychologist, then another Psychologist, acceptable to the College will be substituted. Dr. Rathé shall ensure that the Psychologist is aware of the reporting requirement and executes an undertaking in a form acceptable to the College.

ii) Dr. Rathé will continue with treatment with his Psychiatrist, or failing him another Psychiatrist acceptable to the College, and follow his medical advice. The treatment is to continue for at least two years and, thereafter, for so long as the Psychiatrist indicates is required. A report with regard to his progress must be provided to the College promptly every six months. Dr. Rathé s treating Psychiatrist is to report immediately to the College any failure by Dr. Rathé to follow medical advice. Dr. Rathé shall ensure that the Psychiatrist is aware of the reporting requirements and executes an undertaking in a form acceptable to the College.

iii) Dr. Rathé will continue in the PHP Program and with the addictions interventions that they recommend. In addition, Dr. Rathé will enroll in the PHP Behaviour Monitoring Program. Reporting to the College will be according to the protocols of the PHP addictions and behaviour monitoring programs.

iv) Dr. Rathé shall appoint a practice management monitor, acceptable to the College,who will meet at least monthly with Dr. Rathé, at his expense, to discuss and monitor Dr. Rathé s patient load, hours of work, commitments, and other obligations relating to work, family, community and self-care. The monitor is to assist Dr. Rathé in managing his practice and related aspects of his life to manage his stress levels and also to assist in his anger management efforts. The monitor will report to the College every six months. Dr. Rathé shall cause the monitor to execute an undertaking in a form acceptable to the College.

v) At least one Nurse Practitioner, acceptable to the College, must be employed in the practice on a regular basis.

vi) An independent Psychiatrist, acceptable to the College and at Dr. Rathé s expense,shall assess Dr. Rathé s anger management situation and his risk for re-offending conduct no earlier than 18 months and no later than 24 months from the date of this order and report to the College.

The Discipline Committee orders that any variance from this Order is to be requested through a Panel of the Discipline Committee as then constituted.

The Certificate of Registration in the Province of Ontario issued in the name of Dr. Charles Nicholas Rathe is suspended and the terms, conditions and limitations outlined above are imposed effective October 23, 2006 at 12:01 a.m. until further notice.

NOTE:

On September 21, 2006, Dr. Charles Nicholas Rathe appealed the decision of the Discipline Committee to the Divisional Court. Pursuant to ss.25(1) of the Statutory Powers Procedure Act, the decision of the Discipline Committee was stayed pending the outcome of the appeal. On September 15, 2010, upon reading the consent of the parties, the Divisional Court ordered that the appeal be dismissed. Therefore, the decision of the Discipline Committee is in effect.
 
 
Reasons for Decision: Download Full Decision (PDF)
Appeal: Appeal Dismissed
Appeal Decision Date: 2006-09-21
Hearing Date(s): Apr 11, 2006

Training

Medical School: University of Toronto, 1988

Registration History

DETAILS DATE
Revoked: Discipline Committee. Effective: 24 Jan 2012
Expired: Failure to Renew Membership Effective: 05 Aug 2010
Terms and conditions amended by Discipline Committee. Effective: 15 Oct 2009
Transfer of class of registration to: Restricted Certificate Effective: 26 Aug 2009
Arrow_iconTerms and conditions imposed on certificate by: Discipline Committee Effective: 26 Aug 2009
Transfer of class of registration to: Independent Practice Certificate Effective: 30 Jun 1989
First certificate of registration issued: Postgraduate Education Certificate Effective: 13 Jun 1988
DETAILS: Revoked: Discipline Committee.
Date: Effective: 24 Jan 2012
DETAILS: Expired: Failure to Renew Membership
Date: Effective: 05 Aug 2010
DETAILS: Terms and conditions amended by Discipline Committee.
Date: Effective: 15 Oct 2009
DETAILS: Transfer of class of registration to: Restricted Certificate
Date: Effective: 26 Aug 2009
DETAILS: Terms and conditions imposed on certificate by: Discipline Committee
Date: Effective: 26 Aug 2009
DETAILS: Transfer of class of registration to: Independent Practice Certificate
Date: Effective: 30 Jun 1989
DETAILS: First certificate of registration issued: Postgraduate Education Certificate
Date: Effective: 13 Jun 1988