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More than 2 months have passed since the death of George Floyd. During this time, there have been efforts on an international scale to acknowledge racial injustice and reform systems which allow or encourage racism to persist. In healthcare, data from the CDC has revealed the startling differences between the risk of dying in pregnancy
Being born prematurely, before 37 weeks, can place babies at increased risk of certain health conditions, including cerebral palsy. Research shows these babies have a lower risk of having cerebral palsy when their mother is given a magnesium sulphate infusion before delivery. A new study has been published which shows that when women, who are
This is the second article in an 8 part series on medical malpractice litigation. In this article Susanne Raab reviews the law of informed consent1, and how it has evolved over the years. INTRODUCTION The Supreme Court of Canada decisions of Hopp v. Lepp2 and Reibl v. Hughes3 marked a shift in the law away
This is the first article in an 8 part series on medical malpractice litigation. In this article, Andrea Donaldson reviews the foundation principles of the duty of care and considers these principles in the context of a number of cases. The Doctor-patient relationship is a very important part of anyone. To succeed in an action
Doctor have a duty to act with the utmost loyalty and good faith when dealing with their patients, and must never allow their personal interests to conflict with their professional duty. This duty is called a “fiduciary duty.” In this article Andrea Donaldson reviews a number of infamous lawsuits in which physicians breached this duty,
