DDO Health Law Update
August 30, 2019: A weekly scan of new legislation and regulations important to the Ontario health sector, as well as articles of interest.
Bills
The Ontario Legislature has adjourned until October 28, 2019.
Proposed and Approved Regulations
No new and approved regulations of interest.
DDO News and Training
DDO Health Law Privacy Officer Training – Early Bird Special!
Articles of Interest
Digital Health
Epic to Gather Records of 20 Million Patients for Medical Research
Most Patients Say They Would Share Records for Medical Research
Ontario Health Teams: Digital Health Playbook
Health Care
Calgary Clinic Using New Device for Neural Therapy
OxyContin Maker Purdue Pharma Seeking to Settle 2,000 Lawsuits for Up To $12B
P.E.I. Woman Spending Life Savings Waiting for Lung Transplant in Toronto
Public Health
New Analysis Finds Link Between Vaping and Cannabis Use in Teens, Young Adults
Is This the End of Ebola, ‘King’ of All Diseases?
CEO of Vape Company Juul Says Non-Smokers Shouldn’t Use Their Product
World Health Organization Applauds Pinterest’s ‘Leadership’ in Fighting Vaccine Misinformation