Committee: Discipline
Decision Date: 19 Dec 2011
Summary:
On December 19, 2011, the Discipline Committee found that Dr. Kim Choy Lui committed an act of professional misconduct, in that he engaged in the sexual abuse of a patient, and in that he engaged in conduct or an act or omission relevant to the practice of medicine that, having regard to all the circumstances, would reasonably be regarded by members as disgraceful, dishonourable or unprofessional.
During the gynecological portion of a physical examination, Dr. Lui touched Patient A's vagina in a manner that was sexual in nature, began to lick Patient A's genital area, including her clitoris, and made inappropriate comments to Patient A. During the appointment, Dr. Lui disclosed details about his personal life to Patient A. Following the appointment, he contacted Patient A and continued to disclose personal details to her.
The Discipline Committee ordered and directed that:
1. the Registrar revoke Dr. Lui's certificate of registration, effective at 11:59 p.m. on December 19, 2011.
2. Dr. Lui appear before the panel to be reprimanded.
3. Dr. Lui reimburse the College for funding provided to patients under the program required under section 85.7 of the Code, by posting an irrevocable letter of credit or other security acceptable to the College by January 19, 2012, in the amount of $16,060.00.
4. Dr. Lui shall within 30 days pay the College its costs of this proceeding in the amount of $3,650.00.
5. the results of this proceeding be included in the register.