If patients request medically assisted death, it is imperative that physicians and nurse practitioners are aware of the legal requirements… Read More →
Nurses
Protocol for drug dependent health-care professionals a positive step
Ontario nursing professionals now have a confidential and secure way to address their drug and alcohol problems, Toronto health lawyer Lonny Rosen tells AdvocateDaily.com.… Read More →
Oral Caution Unreasonable for Retired Nurse
In a recent review, the Health Professions Appeal and Review Board (the “Board”) found that the decision of the Inquiries,… Read More →
The Ontario Government Has Proclaimed the Controlled Act of Psychotherapy: These Are the Implications
The controlled act of psychotherapy (the “Controlled Act”) is now in force. The Ontario government’s proclamation of the Controlled Act… Read More →
Nurse Punished for Facebook Post Appealing Fine and Costs Order
A nurse in Saskatchewan who is facing a $1,000 fine and a $25,000 costs order after using social media to… Read More →
Nurse Fails to Accept Full Responsibility for Past Misconduct, Cannot Practice in Ontario
A nurse applied to the College of Nurses of Ontario (the “College”) for his revoked registration to be reinstated. Unfortunately,… Read More →