What is the standard of care that a doctor must adhere?
Alberta, Canada
The following excerpt is from Meyers v. Stanley, 2003 ABQB 468 (CanLII):
Finally, the standard of care to which a doctor must adhere is the standard of care at the time the doctor exercises his judgment. What was good practice several years ago may not be accepted as good practice at the time of trial. (Tiesmaki v. Wilson, supra at 31.
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