Summary of Meetings: Health Law
Number of Meetings Held: 2
January 23, 2025
Registration Count: 58
Guest Speakers: Jordan Bank and Chelsea Hermanson, Moderators: Deanna Fedio and Julia Lauwers
Meeting Title/Topic: Privacy, Procedure, and Pleadings in Health Care Class Actions
Synopsis: Join the Health Law and Class Action Sections for this discussion on recent developments in health care class actions. Health Law Section Execs Deanna Fedio and Julia Lauwers moderate a discussion with Jordan Bank and Chelsea Hermanson covering recent cases of interest, including the Supreme Court of Canada's recent decision in Sanis Health Inc. v. British Columbia. Other topics covered include identification of potential class members, evidentiary standards for certification, navigating public nuisance and privacy related claims, and opioid-related health care cost recovery.
March 6, 2025
Registration Count: Remote: 60 In-Person: 10
Guest Speaker: Alexis Kerr, Daniel Reid, and Daniel Nam; Moderator: Roshni Veerapen
Meeting Title/Topic: Privacy in Health Care
Synopsis: Roshni Veerapen moderates a panel discussion featuring Alexis Kerr, Daniel Reid, and Daniel Nam. The discussion begins with an overview of privacy legislation in British Columbia as it pertains to health information. The panel dives into the law as it relates to custodianship of medical records, delving into the complex challenges that arise when third parties, such as family members or law enforcement, request access to medical records. The session concludes with a discussion of the risks and benefits associated with the use of AI technology in the healthcare sector.