KAWARTHA LAKES-A former Bobcaygeon Doctor has had his licence suspended for two months starting on April 15th and restrictions placed on his licence following the suspension.
Dr. Naseer Syed faced a disciplinary hearing in Toronto today. The College alleged he had failed to maintain the standards of the profession and was incompetent. Syed practiced at the Bobcaygeon Medical Centre for years before moving to a clinic in Peterborough.
Once his licence is reinstated Syed has been ordered to keep a log of all prescriptions for Narcotic Drugs, Narcotic Preparations, Controlled Drugs, Benzodiazepines and Other Targeted Substances and all other Monitored Drugs on a special form which will include at least the following information (the “Prescribing Log”): the date of the appointment; the name of the patient and chart/file number; the name of the medication prescribed, dose, direction, number of tablets to be dispensed and frequency; the clinical indication; and whether the prescription is for a new medication and/or different dose or frequency than currently prescribed to the patient.
Syed must practise under the guidance of a clinical supervisor acceptable to the College and he is not permitted to prescribe any narcotics or controlled substances unless and until the Clinical Supervision is in place. If Dr. Syed is unable to obtain a Clinical Supervisor on the terms set out by the college he will cease prescribing Narcotic Drugs, Narcotic Preparations, Controlled Drugs, Benzodiazepines and Other Targeted Substances and All other Monitored Drugs until he has obtained a Clinical Supervisor acceptable to the College.
The college has ordered unannounced inspections of his office practice and patient charts for the purpose of monitoring and enforcing his compliance with the terms of the Order. Syed is required to inform the College of any and all new practice locations including, but not limited to, hospital(s), clinic(s) and office(s), in any jurisdiction five (5) days in advance of commencing practice at that location.
Syed shall be responsible for any and all costs associated with implementing the terms of the order and order and pay costs to the College in the amount of $10,180.00 within 30 days of the date of this Order becomes final.
