The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia has also removed his license to practice medicine in Nova Scotia.
Goulet was granted a defined locum license from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia to complete a three-month assessment in Psychiatry within the South West Nova District Health Authority.
He arrived in the district on the June 16, was orientated and then began seeing patients on June 21. His care and treatment of patients during this time period were supervised by his physician mentor.
Last Friday, June 25, South West Health notified the College of Physicians and Surgeons and Department of Health officials of Goulet’s misrepresentation. South West Health arranged for Goulet to meet with the College. All contact with patients ceased on Friday afternoon.
On Monday, June 28, the college confirmed to South West Health that Goulet had not made a full and complete disclosure on his application. South West Health informed the college of their intent to withdraw sponsorship.
South West Health officials met with Goulet on the afternoon of Tuesday, June 29 to inform him that sponsorship was being withdrawn.
At all times through this investigation, South West Health worked with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia and the Department of Health to protect patient safety and to reach a rapid resolution of this issue.
Ten of eleven patients seen by Goulet have been notified that he is no longer with the district and assured that all aspects of their care were supervised and reviewed by the psychiatry department chief. Efforts are ongoing to contact the one remaining patient.
