Canada: Medical Legal Aspects of Regional Anesthesia Practice

Key PointsLegal action against anesthesiologists in Canada rarely results in a court decision; in these cases, approximately 2/3 of the decisions were in favor of the physician. Most litigious claims stem from the use of newer anticoagulants, incorrect dosage of medications, incorrect medication given, allergies, and issues surrounding informed consent.The portion of medical legal actions related to regional anesthesia has increased in recent …