A general physician from Grande Prairie has been sanctioned after being found guilty of keeping inadequate patient records by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.
Dr. Obaid Afridi, will receive a reprimand, is required to pay a fine totalling $6,000, and is responsible to pay for a portion of the cost of the investigation and hearing which is equivalent to $5,000
In 2022 Dr. Afridi faced three counts of unprofessional conduct, including displaying a lack of skill or judgement when treating a patient, creating inadequate patient records and incorrectly billing Alberta Health Services. According to the decision report released from the CPSA in April 2023, the allegations are for a series of appointments with one patient which took place between May 2019 and May 2020.
