health law

Robert Barbiero to speak at The Osgoode Certificate in Health Law

Robert Barbiero will be participating as faculty in Module 1 of The Osgoode Certificate in Health Law program on the topic of Accountability in Health Law: The Legal Framework, taking place on February 23, 2022.

Now in its 13th year, the Osgoode Certificate in Health Law was developed for healthcare professionals and those who advise them. Over five comprehensive, practical one-day modules, which include lectures, case studies, small group discussions, live simulations and demonstrations, attendees will learn about contemporary issues in health law from a  diverse faculty of lawyers, health care professionals, patients’ rights advocates, ethicists, risk managers, and insurance industry experts.

Key topics include:

  • The Legal Framework
  • Introduction: the role of the legal system in healthcare delivery
  • Overview of provincial healthcare legislation
  • Types of healthcare providers
  • Corporate status of hospitals
  • Ontario health teams
  • Key legal issues raised by COVID-19
  • Public health legislation

For more information or to register, please visit the Osgoode Professional Development website.