Alexander Akuamoah Boateng 2011

Discipline Case Summary

The following is a summary of a matter placed before a five member panel of the Discipline Committee of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. The hearing started in January 2010 and after 20 days of hearing, concluded on September 19, 2011.

Allegations

On February 18, 2009 the Executive Committee of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario referred Mr. Alexander Akuamoah Boateng to Discipline.

The allegations included that Mr. Akuamoah-Boateng:

• Failed to maintain the standards of practice of the profession

• Falsified a record

• Charged a fee that was excessive in relation to the services performed

• Signed or issued a document that he knew or ought to have known was false or misleading

• Signed or issued a document without taking reasonable steps to ascertain the accuracy of its contents

• Submitted an account or charge for services that he knew or ought to have known was misleading

• Continued treatment where it was no longer indicated or treatment ceased to be effective, or provided unnecessary treatment

• Failed without reasonable cause to provide a report to the patient or his or her authorized representative

• Refused to cooperate with a representative of the College

• Contravened a provincial law relevant to the member’s suitability to practice

• Engaged in conduct that was disgraceful, dishonorable or unprofessional

Decision

At the conclusion of the hearing, Mr. Akuamoah Boateng was found to have committed acts of professional misconduct

Penalty and Costs

The panel directed that the Registrar revoke Mr. Akuamoah Boateng’s certificate of registration. In addition, the panel ordered costs in the amount of $200 000 to be paid to the College over 60 months.

Reasons

A summary of the decision and reasons of the panel will be made available shortly