The Doctor’s Lawyer: Informed consent – worth $8.5 million The court highlighted the importance of physicians disclosing all risks associated with a multi-step treatment plan before proceeding. Nfld. psychiatrist didn’t use standard mental status exams, document informed consent for off-label medicationSt. John’s psychiatrist, Dr. Hugh Mirolo, who did not comply with conditions placed on his liscense, was charged $10,000. ‘Potential for harm’: Ontario pediatrician disposed of colleague’s patient records, gave false info during hospital investigation Hamilton pediatrician Dr. Moyez Ladhani, who disposed of a colleague’s medical records, has been suspended for two months. Negligence, bias blamed in death of elderly Indigenous woman at Grace Hospital in Winnipeg The lawsuit claims the actions of all the defendants named led to the woman’s death. Legal column: Backwoods medicine Appeal court ruled that applying a lower standard based on the doctor’s rural location was an error of law. Sexual assault survivor says N.S. bill gives too much access to patient health data Carrie Smith, of Digby, N.S., spoke out against a change in legislation she believes is too broad in giving the province access to patient health information. Legal column: A sudden illness The 26-year-old visited the ER the day before she died but the court sided with doctors. Quebec disciplinary process: a ‘traumatic’ experience Quebec's colleges cited for harsh treatment of both doctors and pharmacists who are under investigation for errors or misconduct. The Doctor’s Lawyer: A suspension means no work A college suspension means not only can’t you see patients, you can’t do admin or other work in the clinic—except to finalize outstanding reports. Revoked: Ontario surgeon pleads no contest to charges of sexually abusing two female patients Dr. Gary Alan Rosenthal, who had privileges at three Toronto hospitals, was arrested in January and charged with sexual assault. First Previous 5 6 7 8 9 Next Last
