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As from October 24, 2024, the following are imposed as terms, conditions and limitations on the certificate of registration held by Dr. Michael Frederick Hart in accordance with an undertaking and consent given by Dr. Michael Frederick Hart to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario:
UNDERTAKING, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND CONSENT
(“Undertaking”)
of
DR. MICHAEL FREDERICK HART
(“Dr. Hart”)
to
COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF ONTARIO
(the “College”)
________________________________________
A. PREAMBLE
(1) In this Undertaking:
“Code” means the Health Professions Procedural Code, which is Schedule 2 to the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, S.O. 1991, c. 18, as amended;
“Discipline Tribunal” means the Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal of the College;
“ICR Committee” means the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee of the College;
“NMS” means the Drug Program Services Branch, the Narcotics Monitoring System implemented under the Narcotics Safety and Awareness Act, 2010;
“OHIP” means the Ontario Health Insurance Plan;
“Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal” means the Discipline Committee established under the Code;
“Practice Location” or “Practice Locations” means each and every location at which Dr. Hart, practices, delegates, or has privileges, including, but not limited to, any hospitals, clinics, offices, and any Out-of-Hospital Premises and Independent Health Facilities with which he is affiliated, in any jurisdiction;
“Public Register” means the College’s register that is available to the public.
(2) I, Dr. Hart, certificate of registration number 94570, am a member of the College.
(3) I, Dr. Hart, acknowledge that the College has received information regarding my standard of practice and conduct and that the College is conducting four investigations, bearing File Numbers CAS-421041-V6S0C6, CAS-429786-H8Q1F0, CAS-434058-S7P9H4, and CAS-458194-V3H4G7, into the information. I am aware of the College’s concern about protecting the public.
(4) I, Dr. Hart, acknowledge that the ICR Committee has accepted this Undertaking in lieu of making an Order under section 25.4 of the Code at this time.
(5) I, Dr. Hart, acknowledge that this Undertaking does not preclude the ICR Committee from making an order at a later date in accordance with the Code.
(6) I, Dr. Hart, acknowledge that I entered into an undertaking with the College dated May 1, 2023 (“the May 2023 undertaking”) which restricted my practice. This Undertaking does not replace or supersede the May 2023 undertaking, which remains in effect.
(7) I, Dr. Hart, acknowledge that this Undertaking continues in force until the matters currently being investigated are disposed of by a panel of the ICR Committee or, in the event of the referral of allegations of professional misconduct, the Discipline Tribunal.
B. UNDERTAKING
(8) I, Dr. Hart, undertake to abide by the provisions of this Undertaking, effective immediately (“Effective Date”).
(9) Practice Restrictions
(a) I, Dr. Hart, undertake to restrict my practice as follows:
(i) I will not prescribe ketamine; and
(ii) I will not prescribe testosterone replacement therapy.
(10) Posting a Sign
(a) I, Dr. Hart, undertake that I shall post a sign in all waiting rooms, examination rooms and consulting rooms, in all my Practice Locations, in a clearly visible and secure location, at all times whether or not I am physically present at the Practice Location, in the form set out at Appendix “A.” If providing care in a virtual setting, I shall display the sign to the patient at the outset of the patient encounter. If the patient encounter is by telephone, I shall read the sign to the patient at the outset of the patient encounter. For further clarity, this sign shall state as follows:
“Dr. Hart shall not prescribe any of the following:
1. ketamine
2. testosterone replacement therapy
Further information may be found on the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario website at www.cpso.on.ca.”
(b) I, Dr. Hart, undertake to post a certified translation in any language in which I provide services, of the sign described in section (10)(a) in all waiting rooms of all my Practice Locations, in a clearly visible and secure location, in the form set out at Appendix “A”.
(c) I, Dr. Hart, undertake to provide the certified translation described in section (10)(b), to the College within thirty (30) days of executing this Undertaking.
(d) I, Dr. Hart, undertake that if I elect, after the execution of this Undertaking, to provide services in any other language, I will notify the College prior to providing any such services.
(e) I, Dr. Hart, undertake to provide to the College the certified translation described in section (10)(b) prior to beginning to provide services in any language described in section (10)(d).
(11) Monitoring
(a) I, Dr. Hart, undertake to inform the College of each and every one of my Practice Locations within five (5) days of executing this Undertaking. Going forward, I further undertake to inform the College of any and all new Practice Locations within five (5) days of commencing practice at that location.
(b) I, Dr. Hart, undertake that I will submit to, and not interfere with, unannounced inspections of my Practice Locations and patient charts by a College representative for the purposes of monitoring my compliance with the provisions of this Undertaking.
(c) I, Dr. Hart, give my irrevocable consent to the College to make appropriate enquiries of OHIP, NMS, and/or any person or institution that may have relevant information in order for the College to monitor my compliance with the provisions of this Undertaking.
(d) I, Dr. Hart, acknowledge that I have executed the OHIP and NMS consent forms, attached hereto as Appendix “B” and Appendix “C”, respectively.
C. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
(12) I, Dr. Hart, acknowledge that all appendices attached to or referred to in this Undertaking form part of this Undertaking.
(13) I, Dr. Hart, acknowledge and undertake that I shall be solely responsible for payment of all fees, costs, charges, expenses, etc. arising from the implementation of any of the provisions of this Undertaking.
(14) I, Dr. Hart, acknowledge that I have read and understand the provisions of this Undertaking and that I have obtained independent legal counsel in reviewing and executing this Undertaking, or have waived my right to do so.
(15) I, Dr. Hart, acknowledge that the College will provide this Undertaking to any Chief of Staff, or a colleague with similar responsibilities, at any Practice Location (“Chief of Staff” or “Chiefs of Staff”).
(16) I, Dr. Hart, acknowledge that, in the event of a referral to the Discipline Tribunal and in the event of an appeal of any order of the Discipline Tribunal, if the Discipline Tribunal has directed the Registrar to revoke, suspend, or impose terms and conditions on my certificate of registration, that order will take effect immediately despite any appeal.
(17) I, Dr. Hart, acknowledge that a breach by me of any provision of this Undertaking may constitute an act of professional misconduct and/or incompetence, and may result in a referral of specified allegations to the Discipline Tribunal.
(18) I, Dr. Hart, acknowledge that this Undertaking constitutes terms, conditions, and limitations on my certificate of registration for the purposes of section 23 of the Code.
(19) Public Register
(a) I, Dr. Hart, acknowledge that, during the time period that this Undertaking remains in effect, this Undertaking shall be posted on the Public Register.
(b) I, Dr. Hart, acknowledge that, in addition to this Undertaking being posted in accordance with section (19)(a) above, the following summary shall be posted on the Public Register during the time period that this Undertaking remains in effect:
The College has received information regarding Dr. Hart’s standard of practice and conduct and is conducting investigations into the information. During the investigations and in the event of a referral to the Discipline Tribunal, Dr. Hart has restricted his practice as follows:
1. Dr. Hart will not prescribe ketamine; and
2. Dr. Hart will not prescribe testosterone replacement therapy.
Dr. Hart shall post a clearly visible sign in the waiting rooms, examination rooms and consulting rooms of all Practice Locations, which states as follows:
“Dr. Hart shall not prescribe any of the following:
1. ketamine
2. testosterone replacement therapy
Further information may be found on the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario website at www.cpso.on.ca.”
D. CONSENT
(20) I, Dr. Hart, give my irrevocable consent to the College to provide all Chiefs of Staff with any information the College has that led to the circumstances of my entering into this Undertaking and/or any information arising from the monitoring of my compliance with this Undertaking.
(21) I, Dr. Hart, give my irrevocable consent to all Chiefs of Staff to disclose to the College, and to one another, any information relevant to this Undertaking and/or relevant for the purposes of monitoring my compliance with this undertaking.
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As from May 1, 2023, the following are imposed as terms, conditions and limitations on the certificate of registration held by Dr. Michael Frederick Hart in accordance with an undertaking and consent given by Dr. Michael Frederick Hart to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario:
UNDERTAKING, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND CONSENT
(“Undertaking”)
of
DR. MICHAEL FREDERICK HART
(“Dr. Hart”)
to
COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF ONTARIO
(the “College”)
________________________________________
A. PREAMBLE
(1) In this Undertaking:
“Code” means the Health Professions Procedural Code, which is Schedule 2 to the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, S.O. 1991, c. 18, as amended;
“Discipline Tribunal” means the Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal of the College;
“OHIP” means the Ontario Health Insurance Plan;
“Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal” means the Discipline Committee established under the Code;
“Public Register” means the College’s register that is available to the public.
(2) I, Dr. Hart, certificate of registration number 94570, am a member of the College.
(3) I, Dr. Hart, acknowledge that the College conducted an investigation bearing File Number CAS-368460-Y4P7S8 (the “Investigation”) into whether I engaged in professional misconduct and/or am incompetent in my family practice and in my conduct.
(4) I, Dr. Hart, acknowledge that, in addition to accepting this Undertaking, the College will also deliver a caution in person.
B. UNDERTAKING
(5) I, Dr. Hart, undertake to abide by the provisions of this Undertaking, effective immediately.
(6) Practice Restrictions
(a) I, Dr. Hart, undertake that I will not engage in IV Infusion Therapy.
(7) Posting a Sign
(a) I, Dr. Hart, undertake that I shall post a sign in all waiting rooms, examination rooms and consulting rooms, in all my Practice Locations, in a clearly visible and secure location, at all times whether or not I am physically present at the Practice Location, in the form set out at Appendix “A.” For further clarity, this sign shall state as follows: “Dr. Hart will not engage in IV Infusion Therapy. Further information may be found on the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario website at www.cpso.on.ca”.
(b) I, Dr. Hart, undertake to post a certified translation in any language in which I provide services, of the sign described in section (7)(a) in all waiting rooms of all my Practice Locations, in a clearly visible and secure location, in the form set out at Appendix “A.”
(c) I, Dr. Hart, undertake to provide the certified translation described in section (7)(b), to the College within thirty (30) days of executing this Undertaking.
(d) I, Dr. Hart, undertake that if I elect, after the execution of this Undertaking, to provide services in any other language, I will notify the College prior to providing any such services.
(e) I, Dr. Hart, undertake to provide to the College the certified translation described in section (7)(b) prior to beginning to provide services in any language described in section (7)(d).
(8) Professional Education
(a) I, Dr. Hart, undertake to participate in and successfully complete all aspects of the detailed IEP, attached hereto as Appendix “B” including all of the following professional education (the “Professional Education”):
(i) PROBE: Ethics & Boundaries Program, by receiving a passing evaluation or grade, without any condition or qualification. I, Dr. Hart, will agree to abide by any recommendations of the PROBE program.
(b) I, Dr. Hart, undertake to provide proof to the College of my successful completion of the Professional Education, including proof of registration and attendance and participant assessment reports, within one (1) month of completing it. I acknowledge that the College will determine, in its sole discretion, whether I have successfully completed the Professional Education.
(c) I, Dr. Hart, undertake to complete this requirement within three (3) months, or, if no satisfactory program is available by that time, by the first possible opportunity thereafter.
(d) I, Dr. Hart, acknowledge that a report or reports may be provided to the College regarding my progress and compliance with the Professional Education.
(e) I, Dr. Hart, acknowledge that if any of the programs listed above become unavailable, substitution requests will be reviewed by the College and the College will determine in its sole discretion whether substitution is appropriate.
(9) Monitoring
(a) I, Dr. Hart, undertake to inform the College of each and every location at which I practice, delegate, or have privileges, including, but not limited to, any hospitals, clinics, offices, and any Out-of-Hospital Premises and Independent Health Facilities with which I am affiliated, in any jurisdiction (collectively my “Practice Location” or “Practice Locations”), within five (5) days of executing this Undertaking. Going forward, I further undertake to inform the College of any and all new Practice Locations within five (5) days of commencing practice at that location.
(b) I, Dr. Hart, undertake that I will submit to, and not interfere with, unannounced inspections of my Practice Locations and patient charts by a College representative for the purposes of monitoring my compliance with the provisions of this Undertaking.
(c) I, Dr. Hart, give my irrevocable consent to the College to make appropriate enquiries of OHIP, and/or any person who or institution that may have relevant information, in order for the College to monitor my compliance with the provisions of this Undertaking.
(d) I, Dr. Hart, acknowledge that I have executed the OHIP consent form, attached hereto as Appendix “C”.
C. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
(10) I, Dr. Hart, acknowledge that all appendices attached to or referred to in this Undertaking form part of this Undertaking.
(11) I, Dr. Hart, acknowledge and undertake that I shall be solely responsible for payment of all fees, costs, charges, expenses, etc. arising from the implementation of any of the provisions of this Undertaking.
(12) I, Dr. Hart, acknowledge that I have read and understand the provisions of this Undertaking and that I have obtained independent legal counsel in reviewing and executing this Undertaking, or have waived my right to do so.
(13) I, Dr. Hart, acknowledge that the College will provide this Undertaking to any Chief of Staff, or a colleague with similar responsibilities, at any Practice Location (“Chief of Staff” or “Chiefs of Staff”).
(14) I, Dr. Hart, acknowledge that a breach by me of any provision of this Undertaking may constitute an act of professional misconduct and/or incompetence, and may result in a referral of specified allegations to the Discipline Tribunal.
(15) I, Dr. Hart, acknowledge that this Undertaking constitutes terms, conditions, and limitations on my certificate of registration for the purposes of section 23 of the Code.
(16) Public Register
(a) I, Dr. Hart, acknowledge that, during the time period that this Undertaking remains in effect, this Undertaking shall be posted on the Public Register.
(b) I, Dr. Hart, acknowledge that, in addition to this Undertaking being posted in accordance with section (16)(a) above, the following summary shall be posted on the Public Register during the time period that this Undertaking remains in effect:
A College investigation was conducted into whether Dr. Hart engaged in professional misconduct and/or was incompetent in the practice of family medicine and in his conduct. As a result of the investigation:
Dr. Hart will not engage in IV Infusion Therapy.
Dr. Hart shall post a clearly visible sign in the waiting rooms, examination rooms and consulting rooms of all Practice Locations, which states as follows: “Dr. Hart will not engage in IV Infusion Therapy. Further information may be found on the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario website at www.cpso.on.ca”.
D. CONSENT
(17) I, Dr. Hart, give my irrevocable consent to the College to provide all Chiefs of Staff with any information the College has that led to the circumstances of my entering into this Undertaking and/or any information arising from the monitoring of my compliance with this Undertaking.
Terms and conditions imposed on certificate by: Member
