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BC Supreme Court upholds solicitor-client privilege in medical negligence case

BC Supreme Court upholds solicitor-client privilege in medical negligence case

References to legal advice and medical records did not constitute a waiver of privilege: court

Ontario Court of Appeal dismisses malpractice suit over child who was assaulted after doctor visit

Ontario Court of Appeal dismisses malpractice suit over child who was assaulted after doctor visit

The court assessed the medical professional's duty to report under the Child and Family Services Act

Ontario Superior Court refuses to dismiss medical negligence case under frivolous litigation rule

Ontario Superior Court refuses to dismiss medical negligence case under frivolous litigation rule

A motor vehicle accident victim asserted he was prescribed an unauthorized medication by the doctors

Ontario Court of Appeal dismisses stroke-related medical malpractice suit against physician

Ontario Court of Appeal dismisses stroke-related medical malpractice suit against physician

The medical professional discharged the patient with a prescription but did not review the angiogram results

Manitoba Court of King's Bench rejects request for extension in dental malpractice case

Manitoba Court of King's Bench rejects request for extension in dental malpractice case

The lawsuit stemmed from a root canal procedure after a motor vehicle accident

Physicians as independent contractors 'fundamental tension in our law'

Physicians as independent contractors 'fundamental tension in our law'

Hospitals should be more discerning about who works inside their four walls, says Neinstein’s Sonia Nijjar