1 There are also quasi-criminal offences set out in other federal statutes (e.g. Criminal actions involve the prosecution of an individual charged with committing an offence as defined by statute, usually the federal Criminal Code. A civil action involves the resolution of disputes between two or more parties by resorting to the litigation process. There are also two types of legal actions: civil and criminal. In Québec, a codified system of civil law is used, though for the most part the underlying principles of medico-legal jurisprudence are similar to those in common law provinces and territories. Generally speaking, activities are governed by two sources of law: the law created by statute, either federally, provincially, or territorially and the common law developed by judgments rendered in legal actions that have proceeded through the courts. Table of contents Legal proceedings The Canadian legal system Medico-legal terminologyĭefinitions of common medico-legal terms used in this handbook are available in the CMPA’s Glossary of terms. The CMPA works with an independent general counsel and with selected legal firms in each province (provincial counsel) to ensure that members have the support necessary to achieve the best possible outcome. When members face a medico-legal action, they are eligible for assistance in the form of legal representation, and payment of legal costs, judgments, or settlements to compensate patients where it is determined those patients have been harmed by negligent care (in Québec, professional fault).
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