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Fentanyl is an opioid, a class of painkillers that also includes oxycodone and morphine. Prescription-grade fentanyl is up to 100 times more toxic than morphine. Developed in 1959 by a Belgian chemist, it was quickly adopted as a pain reliever and anesthetic in medical settings. It came into widespread use in the mid-1990s with the introduction of the transdermal patch that releases the drug into the patient’s bloodstream over two or three days. When the drug is processed in a clandestine lab with no quality controls, it is difficult to get the dosage right, making it potentially much more dangerous.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/investigations/a-killer-high-how-canada-got-addicted-tofentanyl/article29570025/

Another article

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/investigations/health-care-system-flaws-hindering-ontarios-response-to-fentanyl-crisis/article29582102/

On Thursday, for World Health Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) released its first global report on diabetes, announcing that the number of people living with diabetes worldwide has almost quadrupled since 1980, growing from 108 million to 422 million adults. In Canada, it’s estimated that three million adults have diabetes, and costs our health-care system $3-billion a year. What’s more, this number is expected to grow by 40 per cent in the next 10 years.

http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/ontario-association-of-food-banks/food-insecurity-health_b_9644654.html

Sometimes occupational deprivation, as a result of illness or injury, can be a catalyst for suicidal thoughts, or even actions. While this may be a heavy topic, we’re here to talk about how Occupational Therapists can make a positive difference in the lives of people who are struggling with thoughts of suicide.

http://entwistlepower.com/2016/04/the-role-of-ot-in-suicide-prevention.html

[4]          In this case, the appellant completed an OFC-19 form claim seeking a “catastrophic determination”. No claim was made for specific benefits. The respondent insurer denied the request for catastrophic impairment status. Its OFC-9 Explanation of Benefits gave the following reason for the denial: “Please note that the assessors have formed the consensus opinion that you have not sustained a Catastrophic Impairment and therefore you do not qualify for the increased benefits” [Emphasis added]. Part 4 of the respondent’s OFC-9 form’s list of specific benefits was left blank.

http://www.ontariocourts.ca/decisions/2016/2016ONCA0257.htm

Under the current Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (“SABS”), non-earner benefits are paid after a six month waiting period following the accident and up to two years post-accident at a rate of $185.00 per week. To qualify, the insured must suffer a complete inability to carry on a normal life. There is no change in the test post 104 weeks (unlike the entitlement test for income replacement benefits). However, if the individual continues to meet the disability test after two years post-accident and was enrolled in school at the time of the loss, then the non-earner benefit increases to $320.00 per week.

http://mccagueborlack.com/emails/articles/ab-regime-changes.html?utm_source=Mondaq&utm_medium=syndication&utm_campaign=View-Original

With an average price of over $1,500 to secure a vehicle in Ontario, insurance is a prohibitive cost in the province and up to 40 per cent higher than other regions in the country. The government has attempted various programs to lower premiums and drew criticism last year when it failed to cut auto insurance rates by 15 per cent, as was promised in 2013.

https://www.shopinsurancecanada.ca/blog/news/ontario-government-details-auto-insurance-changes-coming-june-1-2016/

Michael Erdle says in his April 7th article, “The Problem with Experts” in SLAW, an online legal magazine, is that “litigation and arbitration are teeming with experts and they never agree”. That’s for sure. Because of the adversarial component, experts say what they are paid to say. Money, greed and A-type personalities don’t bode well for legitimate claimants.

http://deniedbenefitclaims.com/blog.html

“I have written this book to speak for the thousands who have been silenced and continue to be silenced. It provides claimants with the informational tools to defend themselves against wrongful denials by guiding them through the insurer process. This includes insurer examinations, mediations, examinations for discovery and surveillance. The book also provides advice on how to cope and not give up.” Jokelee Vanderkop

http://www.deniedbenefitclaims.com/about_book.html

It certainly sounds odd, but “hot tubbing” — as the term is used in the context of expert evidence — just might be a way to fix Ontario’s broken accident benefits system.

http://www.vandykelaw.ca/2016/04/could-hot-tubbing-bring-fairness-to-personal-injury-claims-in-both-tort-and-accident-benefits/

In Fennell v. Deol, the plaintiff was involved in a four vehicle accident on August 24, 2010. On August 16, 2012, he commenced a personal injury claim against one of the other drivers named Shergill. On March 20, 2014, the statement of claim was amended to add as a defendant another driver involved in the accident named Deol. On October 20, 2014, Shergill served a statement of defence and crossclaim, asserting a claim for contribution and indemnity against Deol.

http://www.insblogs.com/auto/onca-clarifies-discoverability-limitation-periods/6569