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When self-represented individuals pursue psychiatric malpractice claims, the question of capacity must come first. Without proper legal representation or a litigation guardian, these complex cases can be dismissed unfairly.

Before 2,500 patients were warned of infection risks, complaints about Toronto gynecologist Dr. Esther Park had already been filed. Former patients now say their warnings were ignored for years.

The Ontario Superior Court ruled in favour of a patient who suffered a severe nerve injury during shoulder surgery. The court found the surgeon negligent, citing excessive force and poor documentation.

A young Cree couple is speaking out after a miscommunication at Thompson General Hospital led them to believe their baby had died. Their story has sparked calls for accountability and systemic change.

A Manitoba woman has filed a lawsuit claiming misread Pap tests led to a delayed cervical cancer diagnosis, aggressive treatment, and infertility. She is seeking damages for physical and emotional suffering, lost income, and out-of-province medical costs.

March 14, 2025 from Miller & Zois via the Lawsuit Information CenterThe Zantac cancer lawsuits have been anything but predictable. From major settlements to courtroom setbacks, plaintiffs and defendants have been trading wins and losses in a legal battle that has...

Cerebral palsy caused by birth injury can lead to lifelong challenges for children and families. Learn about its causes, the role of medical negligence, and how families can seek legal and financial support.

An Ontario court has ruled that an internist’s delayed actions and poor record-keeping during an acute asthma case caused a patient’s brain injury, breaching the standard of care.

January 31, 2025 from Brownstone Institute  Healthcare workers are on the frontlines of patient care, but increasingly, they are also at the center of a hidden crisis. Women—who make up 80-90% of the global healthcare workforce—are facing unprecedented levels of...

December 12, 2024 from Second Street  For five years, SecondStreet.org has investigated the grim reality of patients dying before they receive necessary healthcare in Canada. By filing Freedom of Information requests with government health bodies, they have uncovered...

Research shows that over 57,000 patients died in the UK in 2023 after waiting more than 12 hours in A&E—four times higher than previous estimates. Healthcare leaders warn that these deaths were preventable and urge the government to make emergency care a priority

Canada’s healthcare system is struggling with record-high wait times, leaving millions without timely care. With nearly half of Canadians avoiding the system altogether, could a policy like the EU’s Cross Border Directive provide relief?