Self-represented parties are a fact of life for most regulatory tribunals, but there are circumstances where legal counsel can be… Read More →
Professional Regulation
Agreeing to an Undertaking was not Enough to Avoid a Caution where Family Physician Inappropriately Prescribed Narcotics and Kept Poor Records
A patient of a family physician had concerns about the medical care he received, specifically, that his doctor: prescribed inappropriate… 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 →
Avoid intimate relationships with patients, clients
A regulated health professional will have their certificate of registration revoked if they become involved in a sexual relationship with a patient or client Elyse tells AdvocateDaily.com.… Read More →
Law Times: Medical marijuana litigation in the spotlight
With the legalization of recreational marijuana pending, a recent decision shows that health care disciplinary bodies, professionals and lawyers are… Read More →
Corporate policies no defence to disciplinary proceedings
Health professionals can’t use their employers to shield themselves from regulatory action, Lonny tells AdvocateDaily.com. The Toronto Star recently reported on the case of… Read More →