Law

Dr. Gary Alan Rosenthal, who had privileges at three Toronto hospitals, was arrested in January and charged with sexual assault.

The dispute involving Dr. Daniel O’Connell of Edmonton began more than a year ago and led to the Opposition NDP calling for an independent investigation.

The boy’s parents, Jessica Ross and Treveon Isaiah Taylor Sr., say Dr. Tracey St. Julian delayed a surgical procedure and failed to seek help quickly when the baby got stuck during delivery.

A physician's off-duty conduct, even when unrelated to patient care, can lead to disciplinary proceedings and potential license revocation, as demonstrated by the case of Dr. L, whose medical career faced turmoil following a one-night stand.

The hospital is the ultimate custodian of the hospital record, even the parts that include the physician’s chart, and they don't have to share it.

The judge’s decision allows class members who suffered physical or sexual assaults dating back decades to receive amounts ranging from $10,000 to $85,000, depending on the severity and number of assaults.

Even an ultimate victory at the discipline tribunal does not undo the financial and reputational harm to the physician.

A recent Saskatchewan Court of Appeal case highlighted the principle that doctors are allowed to make errors in judgment.