In a recent decision, the Divisional Court (the “Court”) provided guidance regarding the criteria and principles of interpretation that should… Read More →
Professional Regulation
Discipline committees can appoint counsel to assist in certain cases
Self-represented parties are a fact of life for most regulatory tribunals, but there are circumstances where legal counsel can be… Read More →
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 →