The McGill Journal of Law and Health (MJLH) / Revue de droit et santé de McGill (RDSM) is a bilingual peer-reviewed academic journal based at the Faculty of Law of McGill University. The MJLH/RDSM Podcast aims to share informative and interesting episodes about current issues of law and policy relating to health.
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Ep. 34: From Surgeon to Premier: Dr. Andrew Furey on Medicine, Leadership & Canadian Health Care
This episode of the McGill Journal of Law and Health podcast features The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, the 14th Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador (2020-2025), in a conversation that traces his path from orthopaedic trauma surgeon to provincial leader. This episode explores Furey's transition from medicine to politics, his work co-founding Team Broken Earth in the aftermath of the 2010 Haiti earthquake and how that experience shaped his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, Newfoundland and Labrador's participation in the Atlantic Bubble and the challenges of coordinating pandemic policy across four distinct provinces, and his perspective on the greatest challenges facing Canadian health care today along with practical policy solutions.
1 Jul 2026
Ep. 33: Consent Under Anesthesia: Dr. Phoebe Friesen on Educational Pelvic Exams and the Limits of Legislative Reform
In this episode, editors Dominik Emalieu de Kadji and Aya Tir invite Dr. Phoebe Friesen, bioethicist at McGill University, to discuss a practice that remains shockingly common in medical education: students performing pelvic exams on anesthetized patients without explicit consent. We explore a variety of topics, including the ethics behind these forms of examinations, the flawed legislative responses across 30 U.S. states, and why institutional reform, not individual blame, is essential. Given that research shows that over half of Canadian medical students have done these exams without proper consent, this episode constitutes a crucial conversation about informed consent, power dynamics in medical training, and balancing physician education with patient autonomy.
4 May 2026
Ep. 32: A Deep Dive into Medical Malpractice Law: The Challenges and How to Succeed
Medical malpractice is a complex and consequential area of civil litigation sitting at the intersection of law and medicine. From surgical errors and misdiagnoses to medication mistakes and birth injuries, medical malpractice cases require lawyers to possess a rare combination of legal acumen, attention to detail, and emotional intelligence. These cases, which can span years, demand that lawyers immerse themselves in highly technical subject matter, from reviewing complex medical records to consulting expert witnesses. The stakes in this area of law are significant for physicians, patients and their families, and other healthcare providers alike.
In this episode, editors Samuel Lee Ribeiro Toi & Vincent De Luca interview Risa Kirshblum, a partner at Lenczner Slaght, a leading litigation firm in the country, for an in-depth conversation on the complex world of medical malpractice litigation. Their guest shares the personal and professional experiences that drew them to this specialized area of law, offering candid insight into what makes this practice unique. This discussion delves into the unique obstacles that medical malpractice lawyers face, from navigating intricate medical records and expert testimony to managing the emotional weight that often accompanies this work, and the mindset and strategies required to succeed.
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