As the COVID pandemic persists, virtual care/telehealth continues to be an important method of health care service delivery in Ontario and throughout Canada. However, given the unique nature of telehealth services, there are several important considerations that health care providers should consider.
Ontario Pharmacists need to be aware of what happens when the Ontario College of Pharmacists has questions about their capacity to practice pharmacy safely.
The Court of Appeal ordered a new trial in this recent case of alleged medical negligence, finding that the trial judge’s reasons with respect to both causation and standard of care were inadequate to permit meaningful appellate review.
The Divisional Court recently declined judicial review of a university-wide mandatory vaccination policy, indicating that the issue should be adjudicated by the HRTO.
The Court confirms that youth who understand the information relevant to making a decision about whether to receive the COVID-19 vaccine are capable of providing consent, and do not require parental consent for vaccination.
Applications for judicial review of College decisions should only be brought after the conclusion of all administrative proceedings, and after all administrative remedies have been exhausted.
