In a recent review, the Health Professions Appeal and Review Board (the “Board”) found that the decision of the Inquiries,… Read More →
Nurses
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 →
Advocate Daily: Nurse charged with murders raises regulatory issues
Horrific allegations that a former Ontario nurse murdered eight long-term-care residents over a seven-year period raises issues relating to the… Read More →
Massive Hospital Privacy Breach Highlights Self-reporting Requirements
A “massive criminal scheme” that violated the privacy of thousands of patients in the Rouge Valley Health System serves as… Read More →