The Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) has seen an increased in the number of calls from physicians worried about patients… Read More →
In The Media
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 →
Providing option for assisted death a personal choice
If patients request medically assisted death, it is imperative that physicians and nurse practitioners are aware of the legal requirements… Read More →
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 →