Family physicians play a pivotal role in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, and are instrumental in assisting patients with disability claims. If you are a family physician, you may... Read More
WorkSafeBC
Since late last year, workers, employers, and others have been able to register and permanently record on-the-job worker exposures to harmful substances through WorkSafeBC’s new online exposure... Read More
If you’re looking for expedited referrals for patients with accepted WorkSafeBC claims, the following process should ensure a timely response. Keep in mind that such appointments—for surgery or... Read More
Patients suffering from work-related asbestosis might be eligible for an early screening program to detect lung cancer. Based on the results of a lung cancer risk assessment tool,[1] WorkSafeBC will... Read More
In last month’s WorkSafeBC article, we outlined various therapy programs available to injured workers, including physiotherapy and massage. However, sometimes these forms of therapy aren’t enough. If... Read More