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Posted May 14, 2026
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Recent hearing outcomes
Dr. Alexander Lukubisa sanctioned by CPSA Hearing Tribunal
Dr. Alexander Lukubisa, a family physician from Langdon, AB, admitted to unprofessional conduct and was sanctioned by a CPSA Hearing Tribunal.
Between 2022 and 2024, Dr. Lukubisa breached CPSA’s Boundary Violations: Personal standard of practice and the Canadian Medical Association’s Code of Ethics and Professionalism by entering into a business relationship with a patient, from whom he borrowed $40,000 and later provided $35,000.
The Hearing Tribunal noted Dr. Lukubisa’s conduct represented a clear breach of his obligation to consider and minimize any potential conflict of interest or risk of coercion when engaging with a patient in a non-clinical context. Dr. Lukubisa also issued prescriptions in his patient’s name for his own personal use on one occasion and failed to create a patient record to justify his prescribing.
Dr. Lukubisa admitted to the allegations and acknowledged that his conduct was unprofessional. The Tribunal accepted a joint submission on sanction and ordered the following:
- Lukubisa will receive a reprimand.
- At his own expense, Dr. Lukubisa must unconditionally pass a course on ethics and boundaries (this has been completed).
- Lukubisa is responsible for two-thirds of the cost of the investigation and hearing, to a maximum of $12,000.
The hearing tribunal’s written decision is available in full on CPSA’s website.
CPSA finds Dr. Peter Iglinski guilty of unprofessional conduct
Dr. Peter Iglinski, a family physician from Edmonton, was found guilty of failing to cooperate with a complaint investigation by not responding appropriately to communications from CPSA.
After considering the evidence presented and testimony provided, the Tribunal found that Dr. Iglinski committed unprofessional conduct by taking six months to respond to communications from CPSA about a complaint filed against him, and for failing to confirm to CPSA after being asked whether he had provided the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) with requested chart notes regarding his patient. A third allegation against Dr. Iglinski was found to have not been proven and was dismissed by the Tribunal. Additional details can be found in the Tribunal’s written decision.
Dr. Iglinski did not attend or participate in the hearing. The Tribunal will reconvene at a later date to consider submissions on sanction.
| Learnings for the profession
We know the ability to get involved in one’s community is valuable and important to many. CPSA does not expect physicians to avoid all interactions with patients outside of a professional context—this is not realistic or reasonable, especially in smaller communities where professional, social and business relationships often intersect. Physicians must be aware of whether such relationships may impact their ability to fulfill their professional responsibilities. Having clear boundaries protects both patients and physicians from potentially damaging situations. Maintaining an appropriate physician-patient relationship is a crucial part of preserving the trust required between patients and their healthcare providers, ensuring the delivery of safe, optimal care. We encourage all regulated members to carefully review CPSA’s Boundary Violations: Personal standard of practice and its accompanying Advice to the Profession document. Both provide a framework and guidance so physicians can navigate relationships with patients outside of clinical encounters professionally and thoughtfully. |
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