The provincial government’s proposal to amend regulations around how ambulance and the 911 services work has some laudable goals along… Read More →
Quality Assurance
Surprise health inspections require immediate legal advice
Keeping documents and records in order will help regulated health professionals should they face a surprise inspection or audit, says… Read More →
Rigid Adherence to Clinic’s Rules and Procedures Results in College Complaint and Remedial Action Against Physician
The Health Professions Appeal and Review Board (“HPARB”) recently confirmed a decision of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee (“ICRC”)… Read More →
CPSO Publishes New Draft Policy on Closing a Medical Practice
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (“CPSO”) is currently reviewing and updating its policy, Practice Management Considerations for… Read More →
Physicians’ Obligations When Transferring a Patient’s Care
A recent decision by the Health Professions Appeal and Review Board (the “Board”) provides guidance on a physician’s obligations when… Read More →
Regulatory policies key when accessing health data on the cloud
When entering into an agreement with a cloud service provider, health professionals have to ensure that any policies and guidelines… Read More →