Inside Medical Malpractice

‘Truth Be Told: My Journey Through Life’ with Former Chief Justice Beverly McLachlin

October 14, 2020
Inside Medical Malpractice
‘Truth Be Told: My Journey Through Life’ with Former Chief Justice Beverly McLachlin
Show Notes

Former Supreme Court Chief Justice Beverly McLachlin is one of the most accomplished, fascinating and approachable woman of our time. Her autobiographical book ‘Truth Be Told:  My Journey Through Life’ takes you on a journey from her humble beginnings in Pincher Creek, Alberta to Chief Justice  of the Supreme Court of Canada. Listen in as Justice McLachlin talks about some of the most memorable cases she was involved in, the fundamental principles that guided her decisions and this…  “The Canadian way is not the way of war. It’s the way of compromise, negotiations and respect for rights”.  Learn the details of the 1990 Snell v. Farrell case, a judgement which has stood the test of time when it comes to determining causation in medical malpractice.  Justice McLachlin offers sage advice to lawyers, healthcare providers and the general public on the most important thing she’d like all of us who find themselves caught up in the legal system to know. Her belief that the legal system belongs to every man woman and child is reassuring, inspirational and heartwarming. Don’t miss this podcast! For more medical legal education, visit our website https://www.connectmlx.com/connect-to-education/connect-to-education