In 2023, British Columbia recorded 41 286 new work-related musculoskeletal injuries.[1] While many individuals with such injuries make a swift and straightforward recovery with treatment such as... Read More
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Primary care providers have an important role in supporting patients in the early diagnosis and management of concussion-related symptoms, as well as their return to activity and function. According... Read More
Scenario 1: You request that a WorkSafeBC medical advisor call you to discuss a patient’s claim, and the medical advisor calls you on your personal cellphone. When you ask why, they tell you that is... Read More
Do you have questions about your patients with workplace illnesses or injuries or about WorkSafeBC forms or billing processes? WorkSafeBC’s medical advisors—who are all physicians—offer accredited... Read More
As a primary care physician, you may be presented with patients who require prostheses (artificial limbs) or orthoses (braces)—including patients with work-related injuries. You may refer these... Read More