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body. Dr. Laing’s patients concurrently occupied other
roles in his group psychotherapy practice. He likely exposed his patients to harm through role and boundary
confusion inherent in the methods of his practice.
Dr. Laing executed an undertaking to the College by
which, among other things, he resigned his membership
in the College effective October 10, 2013, undertook
never to apply or re-apply for registration as a physician
to practise medicine in Ontario or any other jurisdiction
after that date, and would be subject to continued supervision of his practice until his resignation took effect.
Reasons for Penalty
Counsel for the College and for Dr. Laing jointly made
submissions in favour of an order that Dr. Laing attend
before the panel to be reprimanded and pay costs to the
College.
The Committee agreed with the submissions of
counsel with respect to the seriousness of Dr. Laing’s
misconduct. Dr. Laing’s care was found to have fallen
below the standard in multiple areas and with mul