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by Susanne | Mar 23, 2023 | Instructive Cases
DETERMINING THE STANDARD OF A REASONABLE PHYSICIAN Background An anesthetic was administered to a patient by introducing oxygen from a tank into a can containing ether. The mixture of ether and oxygen was forced through a tube and into the patient’s throat and the...
by Susanne | Mar 16, 2023 | Instructive Cases
A case from 2021, brought to the Supreme Court of Canada further clarifies a patient’s burden of proof in a medical malpractice case. Background In 2010, the plaintiff, Karen Armstrong was seriously injured during a colectomy surgery. Armstrong brought an action...
by Susanne | Mar 8, 2023 | Instructive Cases
A recent case in Ontario demonstrates how doctors may be liable for breaching the Standard of Care. Background In 2013, a woman went to a Wal-Mart store on Boxing Day and slipped on a hanger, falling to the ground. After being taken to the hospital, the plaintiff was...
by Susanne | Mar 1, 2023 | Instructive Cases
A case from 2021 brought before the Ontario Court of Appeals highlights the importance of obtaining the right medical expert. Background In 1999, a child was diagnosed with severe hydrocephalus. During a check-up for the child, the family doctor noted that the...
