A B.C. Supreme Court civil jury awarded Elena Ivanova $400,000 in damages from the pathologist who wrongly diagnosed her with breast cancer. But the verdict has been held back and it will be months before Ivanova has a resolution.
The Canadian Medical Protective Association defends doctors accused of wrongdoing. Malpractice lawyers say that shields doctors from the financial and reputational blows of court losses and professional discipline, and makes it difficult for patients to seek true accountability.