As the 2023 incident marked the second time the OPSDT had to discipline Iannantuono for inappropriate behavior, they handed down what they called a “significant” penalty, an 18-month suspension of his license. It also mandated the surgeon receive individualized instruction in professionalism and ethics and therapy with a College-approved mental health professional.
Since the incident, Iannantuono has completed a professional ethics course through the Centre for Personalized Education for Professionals, receiving an unconditional pass, the committee noted in its reasonings.
When he returns to practice, he must submit to “continuous observation” by another appointed healthcare professional, who will submit monthly logs of patient encounters to the College. In his office, a notice must be displayed informing patients of the circumstances.
He was ordered to pay $6,000 in costs.
This seems rather lenient.
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Considering this wasn’t his first time I’d say he should have lost his license.
Unfortunately we have a dire shortage of physicians so he gets leniency instead.
Agreed. I don’t think it relates to physician shortages so much as the overall system of physician self-regulation though.