By The Canadian Press

Complaint against Alberta naturopath in toddler case being investigated

Apr 27, 2016 | 2:09 PM

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — An Alberta regulatory group is investigating a complaint about a naturopathic doctor involved in the case of a toddler who died of meningitis.

A jury convicted David and Collet Stephan on Tuesday of failing to provide the necessaries of life for their 19-month-old son Ezekiel.

Court heard the couple thought the boy had croup or the flu and treated him for 2 1/2 weeks with home remedies.

The mother also took the boy to a naturopathic clinic in Lethbridge and picked up an echinacea mixture for the child, although there was conflicting evidence about whether the naturopathic doctor talked to Collet Stephan.

A letter of concern about the conduct of Tracey Tannis, with the names of 43 medical doctors attached, was sent to the College of Naturopathic Doctors of Alberta.

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The college responded in a letter that there will be an investigation under the province’s Health Professions Act.

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