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      This work is our calling. We’re continuously striving to know, be, and succeed more.

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      We cut to the chase and get things done. Our advice is straightforward, realistic and pragmatic.

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      This work is not for the faint of heart. We’re confident, unapologetically tough and bold.

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      With so much at stake, our clients depend on us to know both our business and theirs inside and out—and, we do.

      We’re experts in health and administrative law, and focus exclusively on serving health professionals, health organizations, and national and provincial health professional associations find solutions to their legal problems. In short, we not only understand the legal framework that regulates the health sector, but are also familiar with the day-to-day realities that you face.

      Our founder Valerie Wise has been defending health professionals for over 25 years. Valerie is Certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a Specialist in Health Law, and is recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada for Health Care Law and Medical Negligence.

      Experienced Advocacy

      Our health lawyers are highly skilled advocates who have successfully appeared before various administrative tribunals, such as College discipline committees, boards of public hospitals, the Consent and Capacity Board (CCB), and the Health Professions Appeal and Review Board (HPARB).

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      Our clients know they are in good hands. As a small, boutique firm, we focus on building individualized relationships with our clients. We take immense pride in this client-focused approach and in the strong connections we build with each person and organization we assist.

      Passion Led Us Here

      We advocate to protect the reputations of healthcare organizations and professionals.

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      Supreme Court of Canada Confirms Test for Standard of Care

      by Rozmin Mediratta 4 min read

      The test for the standard of care in medical negligence cases has remained untouched since the Supreme Court of Canada’s 1995 decision in ter Neuzen v. Korn.

      On January 18, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada heard the appeal in Armstrong v. Ward. Their unanimous decision maintains the status quo with respect to the standard of care in medical negligence cases.

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      Expanding the Pharmaceutical Scope of Practice (Again)

      by Mina Karabit 2 min read

      Like other professionals, pharmacists have been adjusting to an expanded scope of practice as all health professionals work to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. We wrote about some of these changes in our previous blog posts.

      Last week, the Minister of Health made additional changes to the Regulated Health Professions Act relevant to pharmacy professionals. Now, members of the Ontario College of Pharmacists — including pharmacists, interns, registered pharmacy students, or pharmacy technicians — can administer coronavirus vaccines by injection. These individuals must be certified to administer vaccines and must do so while being engaged by an organization that has an agreement with the Minister governing the administration of the vaccine (e.g., a hospital).

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      Bill 218: Supporting Ontario’s Recovery Act, 2020

      by Valerie Wise 3 min read

      On October 20, 2020, the Ontario government introduced legislation to provide protection from liability for workers, volunteers and organizations who make “good faith efforts” to comply with federal, provincial or municipal law and public health guidance relating to COVID-19.   
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