A prominent doctor in the Quebec region violated his ethics by examining patients for the Church of Scientology, a College of Physicians investigation obtained by Radio-Canada concluded. However, the college will not file a complaint against Dr. Christian Fortin and intends to close the file.
In many cases, Dr. Ford’s church fills out forms and authorizes individuals to undertake a controversial project. Purification
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Refinement is a necessary step for those who want to climb the ranks of science. Participants must consume large amounts of toxic vitamins. They are invited to do sauna sessions for four to five hours a day – every day – for several weeks.
Last year, a report from the show Investigation The Church of Scientology cooperated with doctors.
Following the broadcast, the College of Physicians received reports from the public and launched an investigation into Dr. Fortin. The latter is known for appearing on television and writing several books.
He was also a medical consultant to the Quebec Department of Public Health and the National Institute of Public Health of Quebec.
According to our information, Dr. Ford collaborated with the Church of Scientology for several years, at least from 2017 to 2022. The doctor told the college that he had not signed a form for two years.
This is a Unfair medical practice
And At great expense
To those who consulted him, Dr Daniel Tardiff, Deputy Trustee of the College of Physicians, referred to a confidential letter detailing the matter.
The Deputy Trustee insists however that Scientology practices Long question
It is proved by the reportInvestigation.
There is no scientific basis for the cleansing program and it may endanger the mental health of some people.
A doctor, in the course of his profession, must not consult a charlatan or consort with him in any way.
Establishes a code of ethics for the profession. Dr. Fortin defied this duty and maintained the College of Physicians.
Dr. Ford insists on ignorance
Dr. Ford did not respond to messages from Radio-Canada. However, the College of Physicians has gathered their views.
In his version of the facts, Dr. Ford describes initially completing a medical report from Church for one of his patients, which was repeated by word of mouth on a few occasions.
Deputy Trustee writes.
Dr. Fortin added That he was not familiar with the practices of the Church of Scientology
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However, in the Church of Scientology’s medical report, the doctor certifies that he is sufficiently familiar with the cleansing program. I understand the program and what it contains
We can read the space reserved for the doctor’s signature and his practice permit number.
[Le Dr Fortin] Explains a certain ignorance of the practices of the Church of Scientology [par l’émission Enquête]. It is clear that this did not stop him from evaluating the people who requested him, filling these forms despite this ignorance.
Deputy Trustee writes.
Either his signature was valid and he was aware of the Church and its questionable practices, or he was not aware of these practices, and his signature is complacent.
This form from the Church of Scientology (new window)Received by InvestigationQualified as disturbance
By College of Physicians.
A doctor’s examination is required
The Church of Scientology is an international organization strongly opposed to psychiatry and psychotropic drugs. In Canada, it has offices in Montreal, Quebec and Toronto.
The heart of his theory is based on the work of L. Ron Hubbard DianeticsIt wants to revolutionize the way mental disorders are treated. However, the book has no scientific basis.
Church of Scientology of Quebec
Photo: Radio-Canada / Maxime Corneau
The organization falsely claims that its cleanse program, which sells for $2,500, specifically cleanses the body of toxins created by drugs and medications.
Your attempt to reform religious service like the smudging project is ridiculous
The Church of Scientology responded Investigation Last fall.
Anywhere in the world, the organization requires a doctor to approve its cleaning program.
A warning given by the founder of this doctor’s paper was Hubbard’s intelligence
Former scientist Michel Laflèche Francoeur, who followed the cleanup project, explained to Radio-Canada.
The fact that they sent me to the doctor convinced me that it was legit, That the doctor could believe it
He added.
Dr. Christian Fortin committed these malpractices as part of his practice at the Médic Axion Clinic located in Quebec.
No Médic Axion Clinic […] Not affiliated in any way with the Church of Scientology. We do not condone this type of practice
Its president, Stéphanie Boily-Boivin, writes in an email to Radio-Canada.
Investigation I was able to see Dr. Ford’s patient’s medical file. A doctor describes an experiment on behalf of the Church of Scientology as follows:
Reason: Selection for ES
Analysis: Well controlled anxiety disorder
General: I have stopped all medicines since 6 weeks
Scheme: Completed form
The statementInvestigation suggests that the practices of the Church of Scientology amount to the illegal practice of medicine
Also announced as Vice-Trustee of the College of Physicians.
However, Dr. Ford was not held liable for collaborating with someone who practiced illegal medicine.
It would be an exaggeration to think that Radio-Canada had the means to investigate this church and its practices.
The Sub-Trustee writes, including everything to be held Refuse to fill these forms
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No disciplinary complaint
Although he found an ethical breach, the trustee decided not to file a complaint with the Disciplinary Council and to close the file. Reason: Dr. Ford no longer practices family medicine.
Dr. Fortin’s medical training limited his expertise to aviation medicine and public health. I assume that because he restricted his practice thus [d]Mitigation measures become ineffective, and its implementation ensures the practical safety of the public
Dr. Tardiff adds in his letter.
Contacted by Radio-Canada, the College of Physicians declined to comment Neither confirmed nor denied
Trial of Dr. Ford.
Investigations are made public only if a complaint is received.
So the information would have remained confidential had Radio-Canada not received the results of the investigation.
Medical Department
Dr. Christian Ford is not the only doctor who has collaborated with the Church of Scientology.
Last year, the show Investigation Dr. Joseph Sylvain, a physician from Shawinigan known for his charitable work, examined patients on behalf of the Church.
Like Dr. Fortin, Dr. Sylvain pleaded ignorance.
Dr. Joseph Sylvain in a 2018 interview with Radio-Canada.
Photo: Radio-Canada
When questioned about his practice, he said he signed Church of Scientology forms Help
. In the same breath he admitted his mistake.
The problem is that I don’t know of a program that recognizes this. This is where I go wrong. It’s not legal, it’s not clean
He promised to end his association with Scientology.
Dr. Sylvain is still a member of the College of Physicians, but he no longer practices medicine.
He also told Radio-Canada that other doctors in the Montreal region have collaborated with the Church of Scientology.
In the 1990s and 2000s, Laval’s Dr. Pierre Labonte also signed authorization forms for the purge, the two former scientists said. Investigation. The doctor was himself a member of the Church, recalled Mitch Brillon, who spent 25 years with the organization in Canada and the United States.
In 2011, Dr. Labonte was investigated by the College of Medicine for his work at Narconon Trois-Rivières, a detoxification center affiliated with the Church of Scientology.
Despite numerous ethics violations, no disciplinary complaints were filed as he promised to sever his ties to Narconon.
The facility, which operated a drug rehabilitation program, was closed by authorities in 2012. Risk to the health or safety of occupants
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Pierre Labonté has not been a doctor since 2021. Attempts by Radio-Canada to contact him were unsuccessful.
Illegal practice of medicine
Last week, Radio-Canada revealed that a scientist at Quebec’s medical college had been accused of practicing medicine illegally.
Doris Sanfason conducted medical consultations on behalf of the Church of Scientology and offered alternative treatments based on vitamins in her Quebec garage, the show demonstrated. Investigation Last year. In particular, he prepared the people to carry out the plan of purification.
After the medical college conducted its own investigation, it filed six charges in connection with the incidents in 2018, specifically for illegally following and counseling a sick person.
More precisely, the mechanic is charged with possession Medical surveillance carried out the condition of a sick person, presenting his health risks
as well as have Diagnosed with diseases
, Determined medical treatment
And Prescribe drugs or other substances
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Only doctors have the right to perform these actions.
An investigation may be conducted to resolve the case. Scientist Mechanic must pay $88,000 in fines.
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