Medical litigation in Canada.
It is impossible to predict the future of medical malpractice litigation in Canada. However, the statistics indicate that medical malpractice claims are steadily increasing. Action whould be taken now to ensure that the problem does not reach crisis proportions. In so far as the medical profession itself is concerned, it should ensure that the competence of medical practitioners remains on the highest possible level.
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