By: Lonny Rosen Introduction We are in a time of increasing social media use to express opinions and perspectives, personally… Read More →
Nurses
When Does a Public Statement Constitute Professional Misconduct? Appeal Court Decision Relating to Nurse’s Facebook Post Provides Guidance
A recent decision by the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal overturned a decision of the Discipline Committee of the Saskatchewan Registered… Read More →
British Columbia Enlists the Help of Retired Doctors and Nurses to Fight COVID-19
Across Canada, governments, health care organizations and health care practitioners are preparing to respond to COVID-19, an epidemic that promises… Read More →
Providing option for assisted death a personal choice
If patients request medically assisted death, it is imperative that physicians and nurse practitioners are aware of the legal requirements… Read More →
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 →