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…
Read MoreQuestion: 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…
Read MorePerioperative nursing is a complex specialty of nursing that encompasses care before, during, and after surgery. Reported case law helps identify potential physical risks to surgical patients and possible legal risks for operating room nurses. This article presents a variety of case studies that highlight some of the legal risks involved with perioperative care. The…
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