A Precarious Future for Virtual Care in Ontario

A Precarious Future for Virtual Care in Ontario

by Mina Karabit May 10, 2023 3 min read

Virtual Care in Ontario expanded during the pandemic, but recent funding cuts threaten this new model of care, creating a precarious future.
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Reducing Barriers for US-trained Physicians to Practice in Ontario

Reducing Barriers for US-trained Physicians to Practice in Ontario

by Mina Karabit March 25, 2023 2 min read

The CPSO is considering changes to its registration policy to reduce barriers for US-trained physicians to practice in Ontario.
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Delay of Eligibility for MAID for Persons Suffering Solely from Mental Illness

Delay of Eligibility for MAID for Persons Suffering Solely from Mental Illness

by Mina Karabit March 23, 2023 2 min read

Individuals with mental illness as the sole condition will not be eligible for MAID in Canada before March 2024.
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Proposed Legislative Amendments Would Permit PSWs to Administer Medication in Long-Term Care Facilities

Proposed Legislative Amendments Would Permit PSWs to Administer Medication in Long-Term Care Facilities

by Victoria Tremblett March 21, 2023 2 min read

Proposed amendments would allow specified PSWs to administer medication to residents in long-term care when authorized by a member of the registered staff.

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Artificial Intelligence in the Healthcare Sphere

Artificial Intelligence in the Healthcare Sphere

by Mina Karabit March 15, 2023 3 min read

Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionize the healthcare industry, but how it will be used and regulated will be critical.
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The CNO’s Failure to Address Delay Renders Decisions Unreasonable

The CNO’s Failure to Address Delay Renders Decisions Unreasonable

by Mina Karabit January 30, 2023 3 min read

The Divisional Court sets aside decisions of the ICRC of the CNO as “unreasonable” for failure to address issues of delay.
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Ontario’s New “As of Right” Rules for Health Care Professionals Registered in Other Canadian Jurisdictions

Ontario’s New “As of Right” Rules for Health Care Professionals Registered in Other Canadian Jurisdictions

by Victoria Tremblett January 23, 2023 3 min read

Ontario is introducing legislation to permit health care professionals registered in other provinces to practice in Ontario immediately.
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Consideration of Members’ Charter Rights by the College of a Health Profession

Consideration of Members’ Charter Rights by the College of a Health Profession

by Victoria Tremblett January 13, 2023 3 min read

In matters of professional regulation, administrative decision-makers must balance the statutory objective with the protection of the member’s Charter rights.
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Striking a Jury Notice in Malpractice Actions

Striking a Jury Notice in Malpractice Actions

by Victoria Tremblett November 30, 2022 4 min read

A party may choose a jury trial by delivering a Jury Notice. The opposing party may move to strike the notice if it is not delivered in time or if a jury is inappropriate.
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