Physicians often ask about WorkSafeBC coverage for injured workers requiring physiotherapy or massage therapy. In fact, once a WorkSafeBC claim has been accepted, patients with a range of medical... Read More
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It’s common practice for specifically trained WorkSafeBC physicians to perform examinations on injured workers who suffer residual impairment following medical investigations and treatment. The... Read More
Amendments have been made to the Workers Compensation Act, changing coverage for mental disorders caused by work. The following changes apply to all decisions made on or after 1 July 2012. Mental... Read More
There are more than 500 medications known to cause xerostomia, a subjective feeling of daily oral dryness that often impairs functions such as swallowing and speech. Medications most commonly... Read More
While the majority of hearing loss in North American adults is age related, 5% to 10% is caused by occupational noise exposure.[1] Acoustic trauma and noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) account for... Read More