PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – A Prince Albert doctor’s licence has been revoked for a year after he admitted to having sex with a patient. Nigel Painter also admitted to helping one of his patients write a letter to the College of Physicians and Surgeons.
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The letter denied the relationship had taken place. Since then, the patient has participated in the processes against Painter.
Painter must go through counselling if he intends to practice again.
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He had been practicing general medicine in the province since 2002.
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