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Appeals board overturns college’s decision to caution ob-gyn after finding investigation ‘unfair and inadequate’
Dr. Katherine Chu, an obstetrician and gynecologist, had been the subject of a complaint alleging that she failed to properly provide follow-up advice after a patient was diagnosed with Stage 1 endometrioid adenocarcinoma in March 2019.
The Doctor’s Lawyer: Fighting a sexual abuse charge—part 2
Is accidental contact an act of professional misconduct? The CPSO suggests it is – but the tribunal hasn’t agreed.

When complaints shape careers

A Q&A with Dr. Catherine Pound on new CMPA research on complaints against residents.
Majority of physicians in Alberta, Quebec feeling disrespected amid recent legislation: CMA poll

Of the respondents from Alberta, 76% answered ‘not really’ or ‘not at all’ when asked about whether they feel respected and trusted by governments. In Quebec, the figure was 84%.
Maya, 17, got mental health records by FOI, then killed herself. Her mom wants reform

‘Bottom line: Maya may still be here today if she had not received that report.’
CPSA reviewing Alberta’s ‘Peterson law,’ denies Premier Smith’s allegations of regulatory overreach

With Alberta set to curtail how regulatory bodies can discipline its members for ‘expressive conduct,’ the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta says it is reviewing the implications of the new legislation.
Quebec's federation of family doctors launches legal challenge against pay reform law

Federations in Quebec representing medical specialists and residents, along with the association representing pharmacy owners, have also filed their own legal challenges against the law.
Alberta government eyes legal changes to let physicians work publicly and privately

The government’s plan drew praise from the Montreal Economic Institute think tank, which pointed to Denmark where the same public and private model is allowed.
Judge says he'll approve opioid settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue and Sackler family

A federal bankruptcy court judge on Friday said he will approve OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma’s latest deal to settle thousands of lawsuits over the toll of opioids that includes some money for thousands of victims of the epidemic.
The Doctor’s Lawyer: Fighting a sexual abuse charge—part 1

You are charged with sexual abuse – and then more patients come out of the woodwork. What do you do when the college wants to call them as witnesses?

Appeals board overturns college’s decision to caution ob-gyn after finding investigation ‘unfair and inadequate’

The Doctor’s Lawyer: Fighting a sexual abuse charge—part 2

When complaints shape careers

Majority of physicians in Alberta, Quebec feeling disrespected amid recent legislation: CMA poll

Maya, 17, got mental health records by FOI, then killed herself. Her mom wants reform

CPSA reviewing Alberta’s ‘Peterson law,’ denies Premier Smith’s allegations of regulatory overreach

Quebec's federation of family doctors launches legal challenge against pay reform law

Alberta government eyes legal changes to let physicians work publicly and privately

Judge says he'll approve opioid settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue and Sackler family

The Doctor’s Lawyer: Fighting a sexual abuse charge—part 1