Practice Risk Solutions

Tailored Insurance Solutions for Dietitians of Canada Members


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Available only to members, the Dietitians of Canada Insurance Program offers a full range of coverages specifically designed to meet the unique practice risk and needs of dietitians.

The Dietitians of Canada program delivers comprehensive and cost-effective insurance solutions for your practice needs including:

The Dietitians of Canada Insurance Program runs on a common renewal date of July 1st, however eligible members can purchase or renew coverage at any time throughout the policy term.


Exclusive pro bono advice for DC members who purchase Professional Liability Insurance

All members who purchase Professional Liability Insurance through BMS have access to summary pro bono legal advice from Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP (Gowlings), one of Canada’s largest national legal firms.

Members have access to a free and dedicated professional helpline to receive confidential legal advice for questions involving professional practice issues, such as:

  • Privacy and confidentiality;
  • Conflicts of interest;
  • How to respond to requests for information from third parties;
  • Inquires from your regulatory body;
  • How to respond to a subpoena;
  • Professional misconduct;
  • Ethical obligations; and
  • Professional obligations.

Gowlings Pro bono Legal Advice: 1-855-893-6939


About Gowlings

As one of Canada’s top national legal firms, Gowlings has a long history of representing health care professionals on a variety of professional liability cases. The Gowlings professionals who provide services to members have significant experience in medical legal issues including, defending professionals in litigation arising from medical treatment and care; representing professionals in proceedings before provincial professional licensing bodies and providing advice to clients on other administrative and regulatory health law issues.

Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
Suite 2600, 160 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 1C3
www.gowlingwlg.com
Toll Free: 1-855-893-6939