Re: Psychiatrist stripped of his licence, Aug. 23

Psychiatrist stripped of his licence, Aug. 23

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario had a chance to deliver a fair and demonstrative decision regarding Dr. Nagi Ghabbour’s romantic relationship with a patient, which began too soon after the patient-doctor relationship ended at her discretion.

Instead, the college over-reacted because of repeated concerns by the public about its competence in many other decisions previously rendered. The college revoked his licence.

Dr. Ghabbour did not abuse his patient and he had not committed such misconduct before. The patient initiated the relationship and he told her it was not possible while under his care. They simply fell in love and are currently planning to be married. And he was completely forthcoming with the committee.

How is it fair to revoke Dr. Ghabbour’s licence? He will never commit the same misconduct. Dr. Ghabbour deserved a one-year suspension.

Mike Faye, Toronto