Introduction to Health Law in Canada provides insights into a wide array of legal issues that those working in health care services, administration, and health policy will encounter throughout their careers. Because those working in the health system often lack legal training, this text has been written in an accessible manner and includes explanations of legal concepts and terms.

This text addresses topics that arise in the provision of health care services, including medical assistance in dying, liability for patient injuries, and complaints against health providers. It also explores broader systemic issues, such as the regulation of health products (e.g., cannabis), public health law, and the intersection of law and Indigenous health.

Given the rapidly changing landscape of health law, this text fills crucial gaps in existing literature and comprehensively covers crucial issues for an introductory audience.

• Insights from expert contributors: Tess Sheldon, Lisa Feldstein, Jacob Shelley
• Case study boxes
• Discussion questions
• Glossary of defined terms

Chapter 1: The Legal Structure of the Canadian Heath Care System
Chapter 2: Negligence Claims Against Health Professionals
Chapter 3: Regulation and Liability of Health Facilities and Government
Chapter 4: Self-Regulation of Health Professionals
Chapter 5: Consent to Treatment
Chapter 6: End-of-Life Care and the Law
Chapter 7: The Law and Mental Health
Chapter 8: Health Information
Chapter 9: Reproductive Health Law
Chapter 10: Public Health Law
Chapter 11: Regulation of Health Research
Chapter 12: Regulation of Pharmaceuticals
Chapter 13: Legal Challenges to Governmental Health Policy Decisions
Chapter 14: Indigenous Health and the Law
Chapter 15: Global Health Law

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Chapter 1: The Legal Structure of the Canadian Heath Care System