Previous Hearings
Committee: Discipline
Decision Date: 23 Oct 1980
Summary:
In October 1980, the Discipline Committee found Dr. De Mercado guilty of professional misconduct,
as defined in Ontario Regulation 577/75, as amended, in that he committed sexual impropriety with
a patient, contrary to s. 26(28); and in that he engaged in conduct or an act relevant to the
practice of medicine that, having regard to all the circumstances, would reasonably be regarded by
members as disgraceful, dishonourable or unprofessional, contrary to s. 26(31). The Committee
further found Dr. De Mercado guilty of professional misconduct, as defined in s. 60(3)(a) of the
Health Disciplines Act, 1974, as amended, in that he had been found guilty of an offence relevant
to his suitability to practice. Consequently, the Committee ordered that Dr. De Mercado(s licence
to practice be revoked.
Appeal: Appeal Dismissed
Appeal Decision Date: 27 Apr 1981
Hearing Date(s): Oct 20, 1980
Application for Reinstatement
Decision Date: 17 Jan 1985
Decision: Application Accepted