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Court Affirms Physician Requirements to Provide Effective Referrals for MAID
On January 31, 2018, the Ontario Divisional Court affirmed that “conscientiously objecting” physicians can be required to provide emergency care and referrals relating to medical services that go against their religious or personal beliefs – such as medical assistance in...
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Public Hospital Advisory: New Accountability Agreement for Hospitals (H-SAA)
Pursuant to the Local Health Services Integration Act (“LHSIA”), hospitals receive operational funding through Hospital Service Accountability Agreements (“H-SAA”). The current H-SAA terminates on March 31, 2018, and a new H-SAA template is being implemented on April 1, 2018. The...
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Amendments to Non-Profit Governance in Ontario
The Ontario Corporations Act (“OCA”) was recently amended after not being substantially updated in many years. In November 2017, the Cutting Unnecessary Red Tape Act, 2017 made certain amendments to the OCA to bring long desired flexibility to the Ontario...
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Strengthening Quality and Accountability for Patients Act, 2017 Becomes Law in Ontario
Bill 160, the Strengthening Quality and Accountability for Patients Act, 2017 (the “Act”) became law on December 12, 2017, bringing some significant changes to many areas of the health industry. While some discrete portions of the Act came into force...
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Public Hospital Advisory: Hospital Naming Directive Now Effective
On October 12, 2017, the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (the “Ministry”) issued a Hospital Naming Directive (the “Naming Directive”) setting out naming criteria and the approval process that all Ontario hospitals must follow when changing their corporate name or...
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Are Your Professional Staff Rules and Regulations Up to Date?
Autumn is an excellent time for hospitals to review and update their Professional Staff Rules and Regulations (“Rules and Regulations”). Rules and Regulations are an important regulatory and risk management tool for hospitals. Along with a hospital’s by-laws, policies and...
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Mandatory Notification Requirements under PHIPA in force October 1, 2017
As set out in our previous Health Communiqué, amendments to the Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 (PHIPA) require mandatory notification to the Information and Privacy Commissioner/Ontario (IPC) if the circumstances surrounding a theft, loss or unauthorized use or disclosure...
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October 16, 2017 Deadline to Submit Applications for Community Hub Surplus Property Transition Initiative
The Province of Ontario recently announced a Surplus Property Transition Initiative (the « Initiative »), aimed at addressing barriers to the development of community hubs. The Initiative builds upon the recommendations identified in the Province’s Community Hubs in Ontario: A Strategic Framework & Action Plan....
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Kathryn Frelick comments on opioid crisis in article for The Lawyer’s Daily
The Lawyer's Daily, "Ontario needs to address drug treatment courts in dealing with opioid crisis: lawyer"
Ontario has announced millions of dollars in funding to deal with the issue of opioid addiction in the province, but a legal observer is saying more money should be directed toward the province’s drug treatment courts in order to better...
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Karima Kanani quoted in Lexpert on issues facing health care providers
Lexpert Magazine, "Health Law: Stress Response"
Navigating the political and bureaucratic minefield of health law is not for the faint of heart. But as demographic realities add pressure to an already stressed system, opportunities for innovators may emerge.
