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For a complete list of all blog posts please click hereDon’t do the wrong thing when trying to do the right thing
Those working in health professions understandably need to have high standards. When they observe a behavior of a colleague that is concerning or there are working conditions that impact patient care or safety, it is necessary to take steps to correct the situation. This can include raising concerns with a professional body or a union.... read more
Can You Bring an Action or Class Action for the Tort of Violation of Privacy in Saskatchewan
I was asked whether a person could sue or be part of a class action in Saskatchewan for a breach of privacy. Still being relatively new, I did not know the answer but decided to find out. The Privacy Act provides in section 2, that it is a tort, actionable without proof of damage, for... read more
Got HIPA Pain? We Can Help!
As you may know, part of our office’s function is to answer questions about The Health Information Protection Act (HIPA). We get questions from trustees on a weekly basis about HIPA, personal health information, access to information and privacy best practices. Our office is planning to start a webinar series to reply to these questions... read more
So, Do We Collaborate?
I had someone, whom I respect, say to me that some public bodies feel we don’t collaborate. This caused me to think about this concern and I thought it important to clarify our role and in turn define expectations. ‘Collaborate’ in the Oxford Dictionary is defined as, “work jointly on an activity or project”. As... read more