The
Investigation Committee is appointed by Council pursuant
to
s. 44
of The Medical Act. At least one
third of the persons appointed to the Investigation Committee must
be public representatives.
The
Investigation Committee receives referrals from either the
Complaints Committee under ss.
43(4)
of The Medical Act or the Registrar or the
Executive
Committee. Referrals from the Complaints Committee
are made where a complainant who is not satisfied with the
Complaints Committee's decision in relation to his/her complaint
requests that the matter be referred to the Investigation
Committee. Referrals from the Registrar or the
Executive
Committee occur in circumstances where the Registrar or the
Executive
Committee considers a referral to the Investigation Committee
to be advisable. Upon receipt of a referral, the
Investigation Committee may direct that an investigation of the
matter referred be held and may appoint a person to conduct the
investigation.
For more
information regarding the Investigation Committee refer
to its
Terms of Reference.
