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 →
In The Media
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 →
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 →
Health professional misconduct hearings: How to dim the media spotlight
Health professionals charged with misconduct by their College should adopt a careful, strategic approach when dealing with the media, says Elyse… Read More →