Table of Contents What is the difference between the Cannabis Act and the Cannabis Regulations? Will the provincial or territorial legislation impose further limits on my nursing practice? Now that the Cannabis Act has come into force and cannabis is legal, am I free to do as I wish? Information for Nurse Practitioners Information for…
Read MoreHealth Canada has adopted guidelines for the importation of health products under the Food and Drugs Act (the “Guidelines”) which allow Canadian citizens to import a variety of health products for their personal use.1 Under the Guidelines, Canadians may be able to import health products not otherwise authorized by Health Canada, which may include human…
Read MoreNurses may at times be custodians of health information (also known as “trustees” in some provinces)1 by application of the law, whether or not they have previously agreed to undertake these responsibilities. Why do you need to know if you are a custodian of personal health information? All provinces and territories have now adopted legislation governing…
Read MorePrivate clinics and spas continue to actively recruit nurses to assist with cosmetic procedures. Positions offered to registered nurses can range from administering dermal filler injections or botulism toxin, commonly known as Botox, to providing surgical nursing services if surgical procedures are performed at the clinic. At times, nurse practitioners may be asked to serve…
Read MoreIntroduction New and evolving models for healthcare delivery have increased the opportunity for collaborative practice between physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs) and other healthcare providers. Collaborative practice inevitably reinforces the need for healthcare professionals to ensure they individually have adequate personal professional liability protection and that the other healthcare professionals with whom they work collaboratively are…
Read MoreThis document is a briefing note in response to nurses, doctors, governments and others who have questions and concerns about nurses’ professional liability protection. It addresses how and why courts currently decide medical malpractice (negligence) cases, types of liability, and types of working relationships and their impact on liability risk and protection. By understanding these…
Read MoreIntroduction Many nurses use the Internet at home for personal matters, and at work to do research, access information and communicate. This novel communication tool is convenient, efficient and has opened many doors for us, but not without legal risks. It is important to be aware of the legal risks involved when using the Internet,…
Read MoreRegistered nurses working in today’s fast paced, high-tech health care environments are aware of their professional accountability and that, at some point, they may be involved in legal proceedings related to their practice. A civil lawsuit alleging negligence is the predominant concern nurses have when they turn their minds to this issue. There are, however,…
Read MoreNurses are a key asset during a pandemic Prior to becoming licensed in any registration category, nurses complete years of education, pass exams, and then undertake continuing professional development throughout their professional careers. Nursing knowledge and skills are accompanied by competencies such as effective professional presence, critical thinking, triage, and advocacy. During extraordinary circumstances like…
Read MoreDocumenting accurately, as well as appropriate monitoring of both mother and fetus, is crucial in managing legal risks in obstetrical nursing. Perinatal nurses (those practising in labour and delivery, maternal care, and neonatal care) most frequently report lawsuits and occurrences – events which may become lawsuits – to the Canadian Nurses Protective Society (CNPS). In…
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