DDO Health Law Update
September 27, 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
There are no new and approved regulations of interest.
DDO News and Training
DDO Health Law Privacy Officer Training – Early Bird Extended to September 30th
Government and Health Care Industry Newsroom
Kingston agencies in talks to merge to better support mental health
Ontario consults with Frontline Staff on Health Care Delivery
Ontario investing in more than 500 LTC beds in Bruce-Grey
Articles of Interest
Cannabis
Lawyers for disqualified Ontario cannabis retail lottery winners say process was unfair
Health Care
Tentative deal reached for public health nurses in Sudbury
Banks battle it out in health-care sector as Ontario doctors launch own solution
Quebec resident confirmed as first Canadian case of vaping-related illness
New White River, Ont., clinic gives ‘equal access, equal care’ to small communities
Professionalism and Misconduct
Cambridge physician officially reprimanded by College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
Bulk of sexual assault allegations against former doctor happened at GRH: police
‘Heartbreaking and ridiculous,’ says Ontario dental hygienist who lost licence for treating wife
Interesting Reads