Doctor’s License Renewed Despite Abuse of Trust | Winnipeg News

A Manitoba doctor, Earl Minuk, has been caught in a shocking breach of medical ethics—engaging in an unwanted sexual relationship with a patient and examining another without a required chaperone—despite prior misconduct restrictions. While the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba deemed revoking his license impractical due to his specialized skills in vascular lesions and skin cancer treatment, Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara condemned the behavior as a “serious abuse of trust.” Yet, she remained silent on the decision to let Minuk continue practicing under restrictions—a pattern that raises alarms: physicians often retain licenses after misconduct, especially in cases of sexual harassment, while more egregious offenses like fraud or shoddy care lead to swift revocation. The episode calls for systemic reform, pointing to British Columbia’s new independent tribunal model as a potential solution to ensure patient safety and accountability. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8643a012fa1e2a09