Patrick Hawkins
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Articles
Recent amendments to the Personal Health Information Protection Act
Canada - May 13 2020 On March 25, 2020, Ontario amended the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA). The amendments are unrelated to the COVID-19 pandemic and…
Divisional Court Upholds Hospital Board Decision to Revoke Physician Privileges for Disruptive Conduct
Canada - April 26 2018 In Gupta v. William Osler Health System, the Divisional Court provides clarity on relevant considerations when deciding whether to revoke a…
Good Faith/Bad Faith — Varying Privileges Could Result in Significant Civil Liability
Canada - March 26 2018 Two recent decisions highlight the importance of hospitals acting in good faith regarding physician privileges — each of which is explored in further…
Quality of Care Information Protection Act, 2016
Canada - November 29 2017 On July 1, 2017, the Quality of Care Information Protection Act, 2004 ("QCIPA 2004") was repealed and replaced by the Quality of Care Information…
Proposed Changes to the Regulated Health Professions Act Furthering Patient Protection and Accountability
Canada - December 15 2016 On December 8, 2016, Bill 87: Protecting Patients Act, 2016 was tabled for first reading at Queens Park. Bill 87 proposes numerous amendments to the…
