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For families with children affected by cerebral palsy (CP), this is one of the biggest questions: Is CP hereditary, or did something go wrong during pregnancy or delivery? Historically, CP has been viewed primarily as a result of complications during pregnancy or birth. However, recent research is s … Read more »

In Canada, data has shown that healthcare mistakes are on the rise, with 1 out every 17 hospital stays involved in at least one harmful event, such as medical errors, between 2023 and 2024. In response, regulatory bodies like the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) have increased their efforts to add … Read more »

When we seek medical care, we trust that our health and safety are in capable hands. However, what happens if a healthcare provider fails to meet the essential standards, especially in critical cases like birth injuries? In Ontario, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) is the reg … Read more »

Did you know that cerebral palsy (CP) affects between 2 to 3 out of every 1,000 live births in Canada? While some cases of CP are unavoidable, others could have been prevented with proper medical care during childbirth. This simply illustrates the concern that a simple mistake by a doctor or healthc … Read more »

When we seek medical care, we expect a thorough evaluation of the symptoms or condition, accurate diagnosis, and proper treatment. Sometimes, the advice or diagnoses from physicians, who you place significant trust on, are not entirely accurate. This then leads to medical misdiagnosis followed by in … Read more »