If you made a complaint to a College about a respondent, you may apply for a review if you are provided with written notice under s.245(2)(c) that the registrar has made an order under s.158, s.159 or ss.258(2) of the Health Professions and Occupations Act.
Time Limit to Apply
You have 30 days from the date you receive the investigation committee disposition to apply for review under s.311 of the Health Professions and Occupations Act. If it has been more than 30 days since you received your disposition, you must request an extension of time to apply under s.312(2) of the Health Professions and Occupations Act.
How do I apply?
- Complete Form 3
- If your complaint was against more than one respondent, you are required by Rule 4(3) of the Review Board’s Rules of Practice and Procedure to submit a separate application for each respondent
- Attach a copy of the investigation committee disposition that the college sent you
- Send it to the Review Board within 30 days of receiving the notice. If you are beyond the 30 days, you must also submit Form 13
- Copy the college and the respondent(s)
What will the Review Board do?
A Review Board member will be assigned to review how the investigation of your complaint was handled, and whether the disposition of it (the outcome) was reasonable. The member will make an order confirming the disposition or sending the matter back to the investigation committee with directions. The Review Board has no authority to order financial compensation.
What are my responsibilities?
The Health Professions Review Board strives to communicate respectfully and professionally. Any enquires that lead to abusive, discriminatory or aggressive language will be restricted to communication in writing. See Responsibility to Communicate with the Review Board for more information.