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Reibl v Hughes, the Glossary

Index Reibl v Hughes

Reibl v Hughes 2 S.C.R. 880 is a leading decision of the Supreme Court of Canada on negligence, medical malpractice, informed consent, the duty to warn, and causation.[1]

Table of Contents

  1. 7 relations: Battery (crime), Court of Appeal for Ontario, Endarterectomy, Informed consent, Medical malpractice, Supreme Court of Canada, Tort.

  2. 1980 in Canadian case law
  3. Canadian tort case law
  4. Medical lawsuits
  5. Medical malpractice case law

Battery (crime)

Battery is a criminal offense involving unlawful physical contact, distinct from assault, which is the act of creating apprehension of such contact.

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Court of Appeal for Ontario

The Court of Appeal for Ontario (frequently mistakenly referred to as the Ontario Court of Appeal) (ONCA is the abbreviation for its neutral citation) is the appellate court for the province of Ontario, Canada.

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Endarterectomy

Endarterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the atheromatous plaque material, or blockage, in the lining of an artery constricted by the buildup of deposits.

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Informed consent is a principle in medical ethics, medical law and media studies, that a patient must have sufficient information and understanding before making decisions about their medical care.

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Medical malpractice

Medical malpractice is a legal cause of action that occurs when a medical or health care professional, through a negligent act or omission, deviates from standards in their profession, thereby causing injury or death to a patient.

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Supreme Court of Canada

The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC; Cour suprême du Canada, CSC) is the highest court in the judicial system of Canada.

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Tort

A tort is a civil wrong that causes a claimant to suffer loss or harm, resulting in legal liability for the person who commits the tortious act.

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See also

1980 in Canadian case law

Canadian tort case law

Medical lawsuits

Medical malpractice case law

References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reibl_v_Hughes

Also known as Reibel v. Hughes, Reibl v. Hughes.