Hao (“David”)

Nature of Action: The Inquiry Committee of the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia (the “College”) conducted an investigation into the practice of Hao “David” Yang (the “Registrant”), pursuant to section 33(4) of the Health Professions Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 183. The Inquiry Committee and the Registrant have agreed to resolve all matters arising from the investigation by way of a Consent Agreement under section 36(1) of the Health Professions Act.

Effective date: January 29, 2019

Name of registrant: Hao “David” Yang

Admissions and Acknowledgements:

On April 12, 2018, the Registrant was issued a Violation Ticket for contravening s. 77(1)(c) of the Liquor Control and Licensing Act, in that he allowed three females under the age of majority to consume or possess liquor in or at a place under his control (a hotel room booked under his name). The Registrant admitted that he knew the three females were not yet 19 and that he bought and supplied some of the alcohol found in the hotel room.

Disposition:

The Registrant entered into a Consent Agreement with the College’s Inquiry Committee, wherein the Registrant consented to the following terms:

1. To suspend his registration as a pharmacist for a total of 14 days, commencing January 31, 2019;

2. To successfully complete and pass an ethics course for healthcare professionals; and
    
3. To have a Letter of Reprimand placed permanently on his registration record.
    

Rationale:

The Inquiry Committee considered that in this case, the Registrant did not act conscientiously, ethically, or with integrity. Rather, he participated in and condoned unethical and illegal behavior, in contravention of standards in the Code of Ethics. His actions could undermine patient trust in registrants and society’s trust in the pharmacy profession.

The Inquiry Committee therefore considered the Registrant’s conduct to be serious, and that the Registrant required both remediation and deterrence in order to come into compliance. The Inquiry Committee considered the terms of the Consent Agreement necessary to protect the public, as well as send a clear message of deterrence to the profession.