Health Law Blog

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

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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

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Why Is Disability Insurance Important for the Self-Employed?

1 November 2021

Are you self-employed in Quebec? Are you looking for a disability insurance policy to protect yourself from unforeseen accidents and illness? Keep reading to find

What is Futile Medical Care?

9 September 2021

Taking care of a loved one at the end of their life is an incredibly difficult but necessary act. As heartbreaking as the situation is,

Is the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory in Quebec?

9 September 2021

Vaccination has been a major topic of conversation for months now. The COVID-19 pandemic is a significant source of anxiety for many, so it’s normal

Our Partner Me Leroux Discusses Medical Assistance in Dying on the Juriste Branché Podcast

26 August 2021

The Juriste Branché podcast (English version: The Every Lawyer) produced by the Canadian Bar Association offers expert advice to help legal professionals improve their practice.

Where can you go to file a complaint against a healthcare institution in Quebec?

30 June 2021

In Quebec, the healthcare system is an extremely complex entity that includes countless institutions, organizations and resources. This imposing structure has so many ramifications that