The following article is reprinted from the September 2008 BC Medical Journal. Please note two important changes—both highlighted in blue. If you are an employer—if you hire people on a full-time... Read More
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The impact on your patients WorkSafeBC’s new Claims Management Solutions (CMS) system (discussed in last month’s column) will soon be up and running. The new system will electronically field and... Read More
In May of this year, WorkSafeBC will be launching a new Claims Management Solutions (CMS)—electronic adjudication—system designed to improve services to injured workers, health care providers, and... Read More
Chainsaws, jackhammers, and white fingers Hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) is caused by occupational exposure to vibrating hand tools. HAVS has three main components: 1. Peripheral neuropathy... Read More
WorkSafeBC has developed a practice and process for the prescription of opioid/narcotic medications for injured workers—here’s what you need to know. In 2007 in British Columbia, more than 1550... Read More