Question: In my practice, I may be asked to provide care to patients who are non-residents1 of Canada and do not have access to public health insurance. Am I eligible for CNPS protection? Answer: Nurses providing care to non-residents of Canada remain eligible for CNPS protection, provided that a legal or regulatory proceeding arises from…
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Question: I am a Canadian nurse currently working outside of Canada. Am I eligible for CNPS protection? Answer: CNPS beneficiaries working outside of Canada remain eligible for assistance, provided that the claim was commenced in Canada, they were a CNPS beneficiary at the time of the events giving rise to the proceedings and they were…
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Question: As a nurse, do I have sufficient professional liability protection through my employer or clinic? Answer: Professional liability protection (PLP) is now widely recognized as a requirement of practice. This provides a source of adequate compensation for patients harmed in the provision of care and protects nurses from the financial consequences of a civil…
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Table of Contents Which services do you plan to provide? Business Structure Informed Consent Documentation, Confidentiality, and Disclosure Contracts Professional Liability Protection Business Insurance Key Takeaways Nurses in independent practice are self-employed and may provide professional nursing services in a variety of ways, whether it be as an individual, in partnership with other self-employed healthcare…
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