Medical Aid in Dying in Quebec: Requirements and Process
28 March 2024
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
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Everything You Need to Know About Protection Mandates
28 March 2024
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
Understanding FMGs: Your Rights and Responsibilities
1 March 2024
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
Limitation Period for Filing a Lawsuit for a Medical Error in Quebec
29 August 2023
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
Medical Misdiagnosis: What to Do
11 June 2023
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
The Right to Refuse Medical Treatment: The Legal Issues
15 May 2023
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
All About Civil Liability Insurance in Canada
14 April 2023
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
Personal and moral injury
17 March 2023
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:
Tutorship and curatorship in Canada
17 May 2022
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
What to Do if You are Refused Access to Your Medical Records
2 May 2022
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
How to Access a Deceased Person’s Medical Records
15 April 2022
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,
The Current State of Abortion Rights in Canada
1 March 2022
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