Health professionals can minimize the risk of reputational damage by focusing on privacy when implementing technology, says Lonny Rosen. A recent decision shows… Read More →
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Decision adds context to SCC ruling on end-of-life care
A recent Ontario Superior Court decision advances the law on end-of-life care, says Lonny Rosen. In his Aug. 20 decision, Ontario… Read More →
CMAJ News: Health sector preaches patient privacy, but what about physician privacy?
The Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) has seen an increased in the number of calls from physicians worried about patients… Read More →
Consent key for insurance information requests
Clinicians should seek legal advice when in doubt about information requests from insurance companies concerning their patients, says Elyse Sunshine. Sunshine… Read More →
Health professionals must address clients recording of discussions
Health professionals need to have clear guidelines about whether clients can record their discussions, with those either posted in the… Read More →
Mere possibility of harm insufficient to deny access to records
Health-care organizations must provide individuals with all of their personal health information — including the names of those individuals providing… Read More →