For the first time, organizations that represent medical institutions are developing policies to bring an end to medical secrecy in Canada, eventually making disclosing medical errors a routine part of medical care.

Ontario leads the way, with changes to legislation moving through the Legislature that will make the records of all health professionals available to the public.

Patients will be able find out if a physician is under investigation, has been accused of medical malpractice or professional negligence, and whether disciplinary action has been taken against a care provider or limits placed on a physician’s licence.

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