By Craig Gillespie and Bottom Line Research

When plaintiff's counsel is in examination for discoveries in a medical malpractice case, issues frequently arise as to the scope of the questions that can be put to the Health Region. Various privileges are available under statutes such as the Alberta Evidence Act and the Hospitals Act. There are also privileges at common law with respect to specific questions related to an investigation of an incident, the results of the investigation and the recommendations flowing from the incident, for example. This article will take a look at these privileges.

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