Type: Undertakings
Registrant: Dr. Carol Denniston (Registration No. 1927)
Date: July 21, 2016
Status: Complete
Nature of Action: An Undertaking and Consent by the Registrant including the following:
- A one month leave of absence from practice;
- Expression of regret to the client;
- Consent to a formal reprimand from the Inquiry Committee regarding conduct and competence in this matter;
- The supervision of the Registrant’s practice of psychology at the expense of the registrant involving one (1) year of supervision, subject to a one (1) year extension, including:
- the selection of clients/patients appropriate for her professional practice;
- the development and management of treatment plans, roles, and limitations;
- the monitoring of treatment progress and when to make referrals to other professionals;
- the review of dual roles, conflicts of interest and “boundary issues” as established by professional standards and the Code of Conduct;
- the review of proper client termination procedures as established by professional standards and the Code of Conduct;
- the review of proper supervision procedures as established by professional standards and the Code of Conduct;
- the review of proper communication procedures established by professional standards and the Code of Conduct;
- record keeping requirements established by professional standards and the Code of Conduct;
- confidentiality requirements as established by professional standards and the Code of Conduct.
Reason: A complaint resolved by means of an Undertaking Agreement pursuant to section 36(1) of the Health Professions Act
Update: All terms & conditions were met September 12, 2017