Being a health professional has its pros and cons. Treating patients and helping them with their pain and suffering can be very satisfying and rewarding for health professionals. But it’s also a very risky job. Your tiniest mistake or oversight can cost someone their life.
It’s for this reason that these professionals are very careful when handling their patients. But sometimes, even with all the precautions, things can go wrong. It’s therefore crucial for every health professional to have a trusted lawyer. Here are some reasons why a health professional might need a lawyer.
Malpractice Lawsuits
You immediately need to get a lawyer if one of your patients files a malpractice lawsuit against you. Most of the malpractice lawsuits will name you, the hospital, and the staff as defendants. Even if your hospital has its legal team that decides to fight the suit, consult a separate malpractice lawyer for your case. If you have your own practice, you need to hire your own medical lawyer.
Medical License Issues
To become a practising physician in Canada, you will require certain licenses along with the LMCC. As each province has a different medical licensing process, this can be very complicated, especially when you’re moving from one province to another. If you’re going through some licensing issue, make sure to hire a legal professional to handle it for you.
Theft of Prescription Medication
There’s a high rate of prescription medication theft in Canada that’s increased rampantly over the years. Most of the medication that’s stolen are opioids that have high street value. You can hire a lawyer to make sure the matter is reported, especially if you’re doing it for the first time.
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Breach of PHIPA
Breaching PHIPA, also known as Ontario’s Personal Health Information Protection Act, is a serious offense. A person found guilty under PHIPA can be fined up to $200,000, a year in prison, or even both. If a practice or organization is found guilty, they can be a fine up to $1,000,000. If you or your practice have received any complaint of breaching PHIPA, it should be dealt with immediately. Make sure to hire the right legal representation to fight your case, as the fine can be huge.
If you’re looking for a lawyer to handle any of these for you, contact Nanda and Associate Lawyers Professional Corporation. We’re legal professionals experienced in different areas of law, such as personal injury, family law, civil litigation, and real estate. We’re also some of the best Canadian immigration lawyers that can make your dream to live and study in Canada come true.
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