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Doctor Reprimanded After Patient's Death
17 Jan
Summary
- A doctor received a reprimand for care provided to a woman who died of sepsis.
- The patient was admitted with low blood pressure and high heart rate.
- The college cited a lack of judgment and poor communication with the family.
Dr. Robert Aslan Perchik of Pictou County, Nova Scotia, has been issued a professional reprimand by the Nova Scotia College of Physicians and Surgeons. The disciplinary action stems from the care provided to Shavonne Lees, a 30-year-old woman who died in August 2023 at Aberdeen Regional Hospital.
Lees was admitted with critically low blood pressure and a high heart rate, ultimately succumbing to sepsis. Her mother lodged a complaint, citing concerns about the treatment and communication. The college's investigation concluded that Dr. Perchik demonstrated a lack of judgment, failing to assess the patient adequately and communicate effectively with her family.
While Dr. Perchik acknowledged communication shortcomings and expressed condolences, the patient's mother stated the family never received them. The college also noted deficiencies in Perchik's record-keeping. He has been ordered to complete courses on record-keeping and patient interactions, with further reassessments of his practice pending.
