B.C. chiropractor restricted during investigation into prescription advice allegation

A Lower Mainland chiropractor has been placed under interim practice restrictions while B.C.’s College of Complimentary Health Professionals investigates a complaint involving advice about a young patient’s prescription epilepsy medication.

The college says it began investigating Dr. Faraz Moussavi-Zadeh in April and has issued a summary protection order. The allegation, which has not been proven, remains under investigation.

According to a public notice, the alleged recommendation to change the minor’s anti-seizure medication was written on a PaRX notepad and could have been misleading about the nature of the form. The regulator also said the advice was based on the patient’s physical presentation rather than reported concerns about medication side effects.

Under the order, Moussavi-Zadeh may not use PaRX prescription forms, or similar forms that could reasonably mislead patients, including forms referring to “Rx.” He is also barred from recommending changes to any patient’s prescription medication.

The college said the restrictions were imposed without deciding the merits of the allegations. Its investigation committee panel determined they were a necessary and proportionate interim measure to address identified risks and protect patient safety.