Email exchange between Superintendent Sean A. Sullivan and Dr. Passey E-mail sent November 4, 2016 Meeting November 2, 2016 Dr. Passey Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to meet with Sgt. Kori Power and myself. I am writing this email to ensure we understood each other correctly on the issues at hand. The RCMP raised the issue of recent letters you authored to RCMP Managers who have subordinates under your care. It was the RCMP's position that the letters had specific comments that were opinion based towards the management of the RCMP and were not inline with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC Professional Standards and Guidelines. Comments such as the RCMP's inability to address grievances, human rights and civil litigation in a timely manner. We had a robust discussion on this and you defended your comments suggesting that it is a major barrier for your patients and it is delaying their treatment and possible return to work. REDACTED SECTION ABOUT TWO OTHER PATIENTS I thank you once again for taking the time to meet us. If I have not accurately captured the essence of our conversation please advise. Sincerely, Sean Superintendent Sean A. Sullivan Employee Management Relations Officer Surintendent Sean A. Sullivan dirigeant des Relations employeur-employés E-mail reply November 4, 2016 Good afternoon Supt Sullivan, Thank you for taking the time to meet with me and now for your e-mail. First, the lawsuits for the two RCMP members we spoke about need to be resolved before I can clinically consider them returning to work. With the RCMP's ongoing denial that the sexual harassment occurred and the continuing delay, how can they possibly feel safe to return to work especially since the identified perpetrators appear to not have suffered any disciplinary consequences. As noted in our discussion there is clear medical literature that shows that a perceived lack of support by an organization (the RCMP in this case) is as harmful as the exposure to the traumatic event(s) in the evolution, severity, and duration of operational stress symptoms such as PTSD. Both of my patients perceive the lack of resolution their lawsuits as a lack of support by the RCMP. I have very robust medical evidence to support my position in regards to this matter. As such the resolution of this legal matter is very important in determining the ultimate recovery level and possibility for a successful return to work for both of these individuals. Neither can be determined as reaching a plateau in their recovery process and potential for employability until this condition is met. Furthermore, it is not within your domain to determine the College's guidelines in regards to my practice, treatment or letters in my attempt to successfully return my patients to their employment positions. If you and HSO feel that I am not practicing in an ethical and competent manner then you can always make a complaint to the College. Be aware that like Dr. Mike Webster it is most likely to not be successful, it will be very public (I have numerous news reporters and political contacts), and it will have political ramifications especially if attempted before the two mandated reviews of the RCMP are completed. I am at a whole different level than Dr. Webster and am quite willing and capable to defend myself and my patients against any RCMP bullying behaviour directed towards me or them. REDACTED SECTION ABOUT TWO OTHER PATIENTS I thank you for your consideration and action on these matters. Sincerely Dr Greg Passey BSc MD CD1 FRCPC Psychiatrist LCdr (retired)