Ressources

Every sector and aspect of our lives today is impacted by changing and advancing technology, and healthcare is no exception.

The Divisional Court recently released its decision dismissing the judicial review in the highly anticipated case Peterson v. College of Psychologists of Ontario, 2023 ONSC 4685.

The OBA Health Law Section is pleased to announce a “Keeping Up With Health Law” series to help you stay informed about significant cases and legislative updates. 

The potential danger associated with the life of those in the legal profession is an unpleasant topic of conversation among family, friends and staff, but avoiding the subject does not lessen the potential for harm.

Counsel to regulated health professionals often have to manage multiple concurrent proceedings for the same client, including civil actions, criminal proceedings, regulatory matters, human rights and employment and/or privileging matters.

Lawyers who represent regulated health professionals are routinely required to appear before the Health Professions Appeal and Review Board (“HPARB”).

Please join us on this special evening for the year-end event of the Health Law Section when we hear from Bill Carter, HIROC on practicing as a health lawyer and how the field has evolved, followed by the presentation of the OBA Susan Hilary Davidson Memorial Award for Excellence in Health Law to Patrick Hawkins, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP.

Physicians who find themselves under investigation or subject to a complaint can face significant financial expenses and reputational consequences. 

Legal issues impacting health care workers have been front and centre in the Fall of 2021. 

In July 2021, the Ontario Court of Appeal unanimously held that the mandatory revocation provisions under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 are constitutional and create a “bright line rule”.