Key Takeaways
- Health professionals must report findings of professional negligence or malpractice (Code, s. 85.6.2).
- Those findings appear on the register unless reversed on appeal (Code, s. 23(2), para. 12).
- Health college records are generally not admissible in civil proceedings (RHPA, s. 36(3)).
- Notify your insurer promptly about both.
Evidence Separation for Health Professionals
Under the RHPA, records of college proceedings, reports and statements prepared for them, and their decisions are generally not admissible in civil proceedings (s. 36(3)). College staff cannot generally be compelled to testify in civil proceedings about matters learned in their duties (s. 36(2)).
Reporting a Civil Finding
A finding of professional negligence or malpractice must be reported to the College as soon as reasonably practicable (Code, s. 85.6.2) and is noted on the register (s. 23(2), para. 12).
Other Professions
Non-health statutes have different rules. Assume statements can travel between processes unless counsel advises otherwise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does settling the lawsuit end the complaint?
No. A complainant may still pursue a regulatory complaint.
Can I ask the College to pause?
You can ask, but colleges usually proceed independently.
Sources
Statutory references are to the provisions listed below, as consolidated on e-Laws when this page was prepared.
- Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, s. 36 — Checked November 10, 2026.
- Health Professions Procedural Code (RHPA, Sched. 2), ss. 23, 85.6.2 — Checked November 10, 2026.