Statistics confirm that traumatic brain injury is the number one disabler and killer of Canadians under the age of 40. In Ontario, it is estimated that 16,000 Ontario residents are afflicted with a traumatic brain injury yearly, meaning that every day, 44 Ontario citizens are injured in some sort of accident that causes...
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Monthly Archives: September 2012
Brain Injury Facts
Your brain is the most complex organ in your body. Controlling your entire nervous system, your brain is both strong and fragile, requiring immediate attention at the first sign of damage. In Canada, the instance of brain injury is greater than incidents of spinal cord injuries, breast cancer, multiple sclerosis and HIV/AIDS combined....
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Fatigue as a Symptom of Traumatic Brain Injury
Fatigue is a common complaint of persons suffering from traumatic brain injury that has gone unnoticed by many Canadian doctors. Ignored and/or downplayed by physicians, a complaint of fatigue as a symptom of traumatic brain injury is many times described as a vague. And, since the symptom of fatigue is not specifically known...
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When Healthcare Professionals Neglect Their Legal Responsibilities to a Patient, a Medical Malpractice Has Occurred
The legal responsibility of doctors, nurses, hospitals, and other healthcare providers is a duty that most of these professionals take seriously. And, while the intention to do no harm is always present, healthcare professionals do sometimes make mistakes. A doctor’s refusal to accept you is not a medical malpractice issue. In fact, doctors...
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Do Canadian Courts Award Punitive Damages to Medical Malpractice Victims?
All physicians in Canada who are in private practice or who work for hospitals must have medical liability insurance. Liability insurance, available through the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA), has its premiums (also referred to as membership fees) determined by the type of medicine a Canadian physician performs and the region in which...
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