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?...
Read MoreAmid the COVID-19 pandemic, health-care professionals across Canada united to provide Canadians infected with COVID-19 with safe, accessible, and timely medical attention. The result was an acceleration of the adoption and proliferation of virtual care practices. Virtual care services often include services such as videoconferencing, virtual care apps, messaging apps, and telephone services. These services...
Read MoreQuestion: 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...
Read MoreOn June 17, 2016, the federal government’s Bill C-14 An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make related amendments to other Acts (medical assistance in dying) received royal assent and became law in Canada. As a result of receiving royal assent, the provisions of Bill C-14 which amend the Criminal Code now form...
Read MoreQuestion: I am a nurse practitioner and my patient Jane is a 15-year old female who requires IV antibiotics for a foot infection. Jane lives away from home, attends school and is otherwise in good health. Is she capable of consenting to treatment, or must I obtain parental consent? Answer: The issue of consent is...
Read MoreQuestion: I am a nurse practitioner (NP) and am considering accepting a position working in a medical clinic. The contract for my services specifies that I will be compensated based on my billing to the public health insurance plan. I am aware that physicians are authorized to directly bill public health insurance plans, but is...
Read MoreWhat should I do when I receive notice of a lawsuit? As soon as you receive any indication that you may be involved in a lawsuit involving patient care, contact your employer and the Canadian Nurses Protective Society (CNPS) for guidance and assistance. If you are named as a party (defendant) in any legal document,...
Read MoreAt some point in your nursing career, you may be asked to act as an expert witness in a legal proceeding. This can provide a unique opportunity to interact with the legal system. In this infoLAW, we unpack what it means to be a nurse expert witness. What is an expert witness? An expert witness...
Read MoreAt some point in your nursing career you may be required to participate in an Examination for Discovery. The information covered in this infoLAW will assist you with your preparations for participating in this legal proceeding. What is an Examination for Discovery? After a civil lawsuit has been initiated and, normally, after the filing of...
Read MoreMental Health or Hospital Acts contain specific procedures to address the issue of consent to treatment for those with a psychiatric disorder. This infoLAW will not touch on persons subject to those Acts but will focus on other adults who do not have the capacity to give or refuse consent to treatment on their own...
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