If patients request medically assisted death, it is imperative that physicians and nurse practitioners are aware of the legal requirements… Read More →
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Use proper channels when patient information requested
Health-care providers should take care when sharing a patient’s medical information with law enforcement Lonny Rosen tells AdvocateDaily.com. Ontario’s Court of Appeal… Read More →
Children have a right to decide own medical treatment
There is no age of majority when it comes to health-care decisions in Ontario and most of Canada Elyse Sunshine tells AdvocateDaily.com.… Read More →
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 →
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 →
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 →