In the last 10 years the Supreme Court of Canada
has made signifi cant decisions in the areas of
medically assisted death; withdrawal of life-
sustaining treatment; causation; and the right of
children to refuse treatment.
Now, two of Canada's most respected health
law experts illuminate the complex issues
behind the headlines – providing clarifi cation
where legislation may fail to do so and examining
the challenges and opportunities revealed by
recent decisions.
You'll fi nd probing commentary and a detailed examination of the
law, including citations of all important case law and legislation
relevant to every topic – including updated explorations of:
• Invasion of privacy
• Medically assisted death
• Issues relating to a physician's duty of disclosure in emergencies
and about the risks associated with particular procedures
• The scope of implied consent including withdrawal of treatment
without consent
• The duty of care owed to a fetus
• The standard of care involving residents and students
• The duty to refer
• Conscientious objection
• The role of the expert witness
Plus:
Updated statistics and discussion of medical malpractice claims
in Canada
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