Dr. William Vitale, who botched immunizations, reprimanded
The restrictions on Dr. William Vitale's licence have been lifted after he accepted a reprimand for improperly performing vaccinations and agreed to take a record-keeping course, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia says.
The college, which regulates doctors in the province, released its decision on Friday.
In a document dated Oct. 30, the investigation committee chair stated the decision is a recognition of the "serious concerns" raised yet acknowledges that Vitale's pratice is "generally sound" and he cares for his patients.
Vitale had been suspended by the college for mixing incompatible vaccines in one syringe and injecting patients in one shot.
He was first warned against the practice in 2006.
Last December, the Capital District Health Authority said people who were vaccinated by Vitale from 1992 to 1994 and from 2003 to present and who were under age 24 months at the time might need to be re-immunized.
Vitale must follow certain conditions:
- Maintain information about patients and vaccinations and make that available to an auditor,
- Undergo a practice audit that must be arranged within six months of this decision,
- Take the next medical record-keeping course through the University of Toronto.
If Vitale doesn't register for the next course and pass it, his licence to practice will be suspended until he does.