Order on Consent – Dr. Elvin Frempong-Manso – June 25, 2026
On September 4, 2024 a complaint was filed by PD against Dr. Elvin Frempong-Manso and October 5, 2024 a complaint was filed by SC against Dr. Elvin Frempong Manson. The complaints raised concerns regarding clinical interactions between Dr. Frempong-Manso and patients on the Maple Virtual Care platform. The specific concerns included inadequate patient assessment and communication, inaccurate and/or misleading documentation, inappropriate or unsafe prescribing, failure to provide appropriate referrals or follow-up, and inconsistent or dismissive approaches to patient concerns.
The complaints were referred to an investigation committee (the “Committee”) under section 40(4)(b) of the Regulated Health Professions Act, RSPEI 1988, c.R-10.1 (the “RHPA”), and were dealt with in combination as permitted by section 47(1)(a) of the RHPA.
At the conclusion of the investigation, the Committee determined based on the evidence presented that Dr. Frempong-Manso’s conduct may constitute professional misconduct as outlined in sections 57(1) (a) and (a.1) of the RHPA, and sections 34.(1) (c), (q) and (z) of the Medical Practitioners Regulations, or incompetence as outlined in section 57(2)(a)(i) of the RHPA.
Sections 57(1) (a) and (a.1) of the RHPA state as follows:
57. Professional misconduct
(1) The conduct of a respondent may be found to constitute professional misconduct if
(a) the respondent contravenes this Act, the regulations, the bylaws, standards of practice, code of ethics or practice directions in a manner that, in the opinion of the investigation committee or the hearing committee, relates to the respondent’s suitability to practice a regulated health profession;
(a.1) in the opinion of the investigation committee or the hearing committee, the conduct is harmful to the best interests of a client or other person, or to the integrity of the profession;
Sections 34(1) (q) and (z) of the Medical Practitioners Regulations state as follows:
34. Conduct that constitutes professional misconduct
(1) Pursuant to clause 57(1)(e) of the Act, in addition to the matters set out in subsection 57(1) of the act, professional misconduct by a member includes
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(c) prescribing, administering or assisting any person in the use of any drugs or therapy in a manner that is not consistent with generally accepted professional standards and procedures in the practice of medicine, unless in the context of a research protocol approved by a research ethics committee acceptable to Council:
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(q) failing to maintain the records and accounts that are required by the College to be kept by members with respect to their practice;
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(z) engaging in conduct or an act relevant to the practice of medicine that, having regard to all the circumstances, would reasonably be regarded by medical practitioners as disgraceful, dishonourable or unprofessional;
Section 57(2)(a)(i) of the RHPA states as follows:
57. Incompetence
(2) The conduct of a respondent may be found to constitute incompetence where
(a) an act or omission of the respondent
(i) demonstrates a lack of knowledge, skill or judgment,
The Committee considered the options available pursuant to section 52 of the RHPA and decided to issue orders. Dr. Frempong-Manso accepted the findings of the Committee and consented to the following Orders:
1. Dr. Frempong-Manso shall be required to successfully complete an educational course on patient communication, such as Enhanced Patient Communication: Building Compassion, Communication and Trust, offered by CPEP. This course is at the expense of Dr. Frempong-Manso. If Dr. Frempong-Manso were to find another similar course, it could be forwarded to the Committee for prior approval. This course should be completed within 9 months of the date this document is signed, with proof of attendance provided to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of PEI (the “College”);
2. Dr. Frempong-Manso shall be required to successfully complete a course on medical record-keeping such as the one offered through the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. This course is at the expense of Dr. Frempong-Manso. If Dr. Frempong-Manso were to find another similar course, it could be forwarded to the Committee for prior approval. This course should be completed within 9 months of the date this document is signed, with proof of attendance provided to the College;
3. Dr. Frempong-Manso shall be required to participate in the CMPA webinars entitled Providing safe virtual care and Providing safe virtual care: a deeper dive. This should be completed within 6 months of the date this document is signed, with proof of attendance provided to the College;
4. Dr. Frempong-Manso shall be required to complete the course Effective Virtual Care: Elevating Primary Care Through Virtual Practice offered by MDcme. This should be completed within 6 months of the date this document is signed, with proof of attendance provided to the College;
5. Dr. Frempong-Manso shall be issued a letter of Reprimand by the Registrar for failing to meet the standards of practice applicable to a family physician practicing in Prince Edward Island;
6. In the event that Dr. Frempong-Manso applies to become a member of the College in the future, his registration, if granted, shall be subject to a condition requiring he practise under supervision in accordance with the College’s supervision policy;
7. Dr. Frempong-Manso shall pay part of the cost of this discipline process to help defray the financial impact on the College, in the amount of $2,000 to be paid within 6 months of signing this document; and,
8. Dr. Frempong-Manso shall be issued a fine in the amount of $2,000.00 to be paid within 6 months of signing this document.
Upon completion of the requirements of these Orders, the discipline process pertaining to the PD and SC complaint against Dr. Frempong-Manso, will be concluded.