Services — Rushil Desai Law Professional Corporation

Practice Areas

Three Core Service Areas

Rushil's practice covers health privacy compliance under PHIPA, general commercial contracting for health organizations, and incorporation of Health Professional Corporations — grounded in practical, efficient advice tailored to your operational reality.

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Privacy & PHIPA Compliance

Day-to-day privacy advice, compliance program support, breach response, access and correction requests, consent forms, and IPC-informed guidance for health organizations across Ontario.

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Contracting & Research Support

Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a full range of health sector agreements — from SaaS and vendor contracts to clinical trial, data sharing, and collaboration agreements.

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Incorporation of Health Professional Corporation

Legal support for regulated health professionals incorporating a Health Professional Corporation (HPC) in Ontario — guiding you through the legal requirements, structure, and documentation needed.

Access to PHI Requests

Managing PHI access requests under PHIPA, including drafting decision letters and response packages for joint records and mixed operational/administrative records.

Correction Requests

Assessing requests, advising on whether correction is required, and preparing written decisions including statements of disagreement where appropriate.

Lockbox & Consent Requests

Advising on patient requests to restrict PHI disclosure, documenting decisions, and implementing workable clinic or hospital processes.

Consent & Informed Consent Forms

Advice on consent under PHIPA, and review of informed consent forms and privacy wording for clarity, compliance, and operational workability.

HIC / Agent Relationships

Guidance on Health Information Custodian-agent roles, appropriate permissions, safeguards, training expectations, and documentation requirements.

IPC-Informed Privacy Advice

Privacy advice grounded in Ontario IPC guidance and decisions, with a focus on defensible documentation and meaningful risk reduction.

Privacy Incident & Breach Response

Practical support with containment, investigation, documentation, notifications where applicable, prevention steps, and policy/SOP updates.

Day-to-Day Privacy & Operational Advice

Rapid advice on common healthcare scenarios — disclosures to police, difficult patient situations, and complex disagreements — while staying privacy-compliant.

Dismissing a Patient (Privacy Considerations)

Advice on privacy-compliant handling of records, communications, and continuity-of-care considerations when ending a therapeutic relationship.

Privacy Compliance Programs & Training

Building practical privacy capacity through policy review and drafting, process design, and training for executive, risk management, and clinical teams.

Independent Contractor & Consulting Agreements

Reviewing, negotiating, and drafting IC/consulting agreements for regulated providers working with companies, hospitals, clinics, OHTs, and other organizations.

Technology, SaaS & AI Tool Reviews

Reviewing vendor contracts and terms for apps and platforms used in clinic operations — including U.S.-based tools that handle PHI — and advising on legal and privacy risks.

Clinical Trial Agreements

Drafting and reviewing clinical trial agreements for hospitals and research institutions across the full research lifecycle.

Data Sharing & Transfer Agreements

Governance, privacy, and compliance-focused drafting and review of data sharing and transfer arrangements for research and operational purposes.

Research Collaboration Agreements

Contract support for research partners covering governance, confidentiality, publications, timelines, and operational feasibility.

Material Transfer Agreements

Drafting and reviewing MTAs for hospitals, research institutes, and partner organizations involved in the transfer of biological materials and related data.

NDAs & Confidentiality Agreements

Drafting and reviewing non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements tailored to the health sector context and operational needs.

Master Service Agreements & Vendor Contracts

Reviewing and negotiating MSAs, supplier, and vendor agreements with attention to privacy, liability, security, and termination provisions.

General Legal & Risk Advice

Quick, reliable advice on day-to-day legal, policy, operational, and risk issues faced by hospitals, LTC homes, clinics, and regulated providers.

In-House Overflow & Interim Coverage

Supporting in-house legal teams at hospitals during high-volume periods or transitions, acting as interim counsel and mentoring new staff.

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Advising on HPC Eligibility & Structure

Advising regulated health professionals on whether they are eligible to incorporate a Health Professional Corporation in Ontario and what structure best suits their practice — including shareholder and officer requirements under their applicable college standards.

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Guiding the Incorporation Process

Providing legal guidance through the HPC incorporation process — from initial advice on the Regulated Health Professions Act requirements to documentation, filing, and ensuring compliance with applicable college-specific rules.

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Reviewing Shareholder & Officer Requirements

Reviewing and advising on shareholder and officer requirements specific to Health Professional Corporations in Ontario, including restrictions on share ownership and the roles of non-regulated shareholders.

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Ensuring College Compliance

Ensuring that the HPC structure and incorporation documents comply with the requirements of your applicable health regulatory college in Ontario — so your corporation is properly set up from day one.

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Coordinating with Your Accountant

Working alongside your accountant on the legal elements of your HPC setup and structure — ensuring the legal and tax/accounting aspects of your incorporation are aligned and efficient.

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Three Core Service Areas

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