Southern Alberta doctor suspended for unprofessional conduct

“The Standard of Practice on Sexual Boundary Violations states that a physician must maintain professional boundaries and must not sexualize any interaction with a patient through conduct including, but not limited to, sexualizing comments,” reads a portion of the Tribunal’s findings. “Dr. Krog breached the Standard of Practice on Sexual Boundary Violations by sending the text messages to Patient A.”

At the time of the offence, Krog was a full-time physician practicing at the Milk River Health Clinic and the Milk River Health Centre. He now practices at a clinic in Taber.

The counsel for Krog states that his client has accepted full responsibility for his actions and acknowledges that it was inappropriate to be in a relationship with a patient.

Since the offense was committed, there have not been any additional violations.

Krog’s practice permit has been suspended for three months. He received a credit of 22 days for when he was out of practice while moving to Taber in December 2020.

An existing chaperone condition will remain in effect at Krog’s clinic until he completes one year of psychological counselling and an official with the CPSA’s Physical Health Monitoring Program is satisfied that it is no longer required.

Krog will also be required to pay two-thirds of the cost of the investigation and hearing.

by David Opinko

Southern Alberta doctor suspended for unprofessional conduct

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