Medical Liability in Canada
Domenic Crolla,
Paul McGivern,
Maureen Murphy,
Susanne Raab
General Editor(s):
Barbara Legate,
Deborah Berlach
Medical Liability in Canada offers a current and comprehensive examination of the legal principles and practical issues surrounding medical negligence and malpractice in Canada. Reflecting the balanced approach of the Personal Injury Law Series, this resource brings together defence experts Domenic Crolla and Maureen Murphy and renowned plaintiff counsel Paul McGivern and Susanne Raab to provide authoritative commentary while addressing key provincial differences across eastern and western Canada.
Designed to equip personal injury practitioners with a practical understanding of the healthcare provider and patient fiduciary relationship, this guide examines standards of care, causation, injury and damages, informed consent, defences to negligence, and effective litigation strategies. It also explores the many forms of medical negligence, including misdiagnosis, mistreatment, medication errors, surgical errors, failures to monitor patients, and failures to provide appropriate follow-up care.
Grounded in current Canadian law, Medical Liability in Canada also covers specialized topics such as medical record keeping, medical assistance in dying (MAID), wrongful birth claims, and mental health law.
An essential resource for plaintiff and defence counsel alike, this text offers actionable guidance that practitioners can apply to assess cases faster, avoid costly missteps, and build stronger, more defensible strategies on either side of the file.