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Ask a Lawyer: Electronic Medical Records and Independent Practice

Question: I have an independent foot care practice and have been using paper charting but am considering starting to chart in a Word document on my laptop. Is this appropriate? Answer: In every Canadian province or territory, there is legislation to protect the privacy of personal health information (PHI). These laws create obligations as to…

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Ask a Lawyer: Eligibility for CNPS Assistance: Providing Care to Non-Residents of Canada

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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Ask a Lawyer: Eligibility for CNPS Assistance: Working Outside of Canada

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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Ask a Lawyer: Employer-Provided Professional Liability Protection

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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Ask a Lawyer: Independent Practice Considerations

Question: I would like to start my own business to provide foot care services. I have taken a relevant foot care training course, but I’m curious to know if there are any other issues I must consider before launching my foot care business? Answer: In addition to ensuring they have the relevant skills, knowledge and…

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Collaborative Practice: Are nurses employees or self-employed?

This 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…

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COVID-19: Footcare nursing during the pandemic

This article was published in May 2020 and reflects information current at the time of publication.  Footcare nurses may be considering whether or not to continue providing care to clients during the COVID-19 pandemic. This may raise a number of questions, for instance: What considerations should I be keeping in mind when making this determination?…

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InfoLAW: Nurses in Independent Practice: An Overview

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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