TORONTO — Toronto Public Health says it observed “many deviations from best practices” during an inspection at a gynecologist’s office that led to the agency notifying 2,500 patients of a potential exposure to blood-borne viruses. The agency has provided additional details about its investigation to The Canadian Press as patients voice anger and frustration towards […]
Toronto Public Health (TPH) notified 2,500 patients of a gynecologist's office, Dr. Esther Park, of potential exposure to HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C due to "many deviations from best practices" in infection prevention and control, including improper instrument cleaning. TPH is investigating after receiving complaints, and while no infections have been confirmed, patients are expressing anger and frustration.