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Information on a college’s public register is admissible in a civil proceeding while documents prepared for a college proceeding are not.

HPARB reinforces that procedural fairness includes the opportunity to respond to all issues in College investigations.

Changes to the Rules of Civil Procedure will make it more difficult for parties to adduce expert evidence if expert reports are filed late.

Divisional Court Clarifies that a “Recommendation” by HPARB to the Registration Committee is not an “Order”.

The 2022 federal budget brings some much-needed support for the health care system and health care professionals.

When a complaint against a dental hygienist is received by the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario, it is first reviewed and investigated by the ICRC.  If the allegations are serious and there is some admissible evidence to prove them, they will be referred to the Discipline Committee for a hearing. 

The Consent and Capacity Board has jurisdiction under the Health Care Consent Act to consider the scope of “treatment”, which requires “consent”.

Good record keeping can help defend against complaints at the College of Nurses of Ontario.

In medical negligence cases, non-party experts involved in treatment of the plaintiff may offer opinion evidence, but within limits.