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Case comment on CPSO v Mercado, 2024 ONPSDT 7, on unauthorized records access, PHIPA, and the circle of care doctrine. By Paul Cahill, LSO Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation.

CPSO v Mercado: Breach of Patient Privacy and the Circle of Care

A diagnostic radiologist conducted hundreds of unauthorized searches of patient records over six years. The OPSDT imposed a four-month suspension, reprimand, and costs.

March 4, 2024

Medical Records in Ontario, how to get a complete copy. Patient guide by Paul Cahill, LSO Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation.

How to Get Your Medical Records in Ontario

A practical guide to obtaining your medical records in Ontario under PHIPA, including what to ask for, how to find every custodian, and what to expect.

April 30, 2023

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CPSO v Mercado: Breach of Patient Privacy and the Circle of Care

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