Medical malpractice

BC Supreme Court dismisses 'long, prolix, and unclear' lawsuit against health authorities

BC Supreme Court dismisses 'long, prolix, and unclear' lawsuit against health authorities

A Métis woman alleged inadequate medical care and improper intervention over a year

Alberta Court of Appeal rejects dentist's bid to remove publication of misconduct findings

Alberta Court of Appeal rejects dentist's bid to remove publication of misconduct findings

The court upheld the College of Dental Surgeons' duty to maintain public transparency

Ontario Superior Court declares traditional Chinese medicine practitioner a vexatious litigant

Ontario Superior Court declares traditional Chinese medicine practitioner a vexatious litigant

She accrued over $161,000 in unpaid costs after years of litigation following disciplinary action

Ont. Superior Court upholds revocation of physician's privileges for refusing vaccine policy

Ont. Superior Court upholds revocation of physician's privileges for refusing vaccine policy

The hospital complied with its by-laws and met its obligation to provide a safe environment: court

Nova Scotia court rejects claim against plastic surgeon who performed tummy tuck

Nova Scotia court rejects claim against plastic surgeon who performed tummy tuck

Consent forms signed by patient modified doctor's contractual assurances, court says

Ont. Superior Court finds surgeon negligent for failing to detect bowel perforation during surgery

Ont. Superior Court finds surgeon negligent for failing to detect bowel perforation during surgery

Her failure to repair the injury caused the patient's life-threatening complications: court