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In Quebec and elsewhere in Canada, an eligible person may request medical aid in dying (MAiD). However, most people are unfamiliar with the formal process

Many of us don’t know what a protection mandate is, and don’t often think about what would happen if we lost our ability to make

Since their emergence in the early 2000s following accreditation by the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux, Family Medicine Groups (FMG s) have

Have you ever wondered what your legal options are as a victim of medical error? When medical errors occur, it’s natural to look for answers

A medical misdiagnosis can turn the lives of patients and their families upside down. The consequences can be serious: ineffective treatments, avoidable complications and a

Are you the master of your own body? Do you have the right to decide what medical interventions you accept or refuse? These questions raise

Every action you take in your daily life counts and can impact your environment. It’s important to understand what actions you could be held responsible

In Quebec, a person who believes they have been wronged cannot sue unless they have suffered an injury. There are three possible types of injury:

When a loved one is mentally incapable of making important decisions alone, they may need to be assigned to a tutor or guardian to take

Did you know that you have the right to access your medical records at any time, for any reason? It’s the law! Generally speaking, anyone

It is common knowledge that a patient’s medical information is kept confidential under Quebec’s laws on professional secrecy. These rights ensure that only the patient,

Abortion is a fundamental right that has been legal in Canada and Quebec since 1988. Also called voluntary termination of pregnancy (VTP), abortion has evolved