Tag: Quebec doctor

Former Quebec Doctor Faces Manslaughter Charge After Patient Dies Following Surgery

Laval police say a former doctor is facing a manslaughter charge after an 84-year-old patient died following a 2019 surgery. Isabelle Desormeau was arrested March 30 and released under conditions and a promise to appear for her arraignment on April 21. Police say the 52-year-old Desormeau faces one count of manslaughter in connection with the…


Husband of Quebec Doctor Who Took Her Own Life Shines Light on Pandemic Burnout

MONTREAL—The husband of a Quebec emergency room doctor who took her own life this month wants to shine a light on the mental health toll endured by those on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis. Dr. Karine Dion killed herself earlier this month and her husband David Daigle says he has no doubt the…