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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,
We are pleased to introduce Kira – our 2019 bursary recipient. Kira is a sweet, smart and funny little girl who lives a beautiful life of love and inclusion. She has recently started school and when her parents pick her up from school, her smile beams and she is overflowing with excitement. Kira’s parents are
Ontario’s highest court has ruled that doctors there must provide referrals to patients for services they oppose on moral or religious grounds. Recently the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld a lower court judgment requiring doctors to comply with the “effective referral requirement” of the province’s College of Physicians and Surgeons. An effective referral requires the
