Unemployment and worklessness are critical social determinants of health and economic stability. Losing their livelihood can put workers at greater risk of morbidity, mortality, and social harms. For... Read More
WorkSafeBC
When I started my medical training in 1984, the general understanding was that clinical history contributed about 70% to establishing a diagnosis, with physical examination and investigations... Read More
Primary care physicians play an important role in the recovery, return to work, and disability management of patients who have a workplace injury or illness.[1,2] Evidence shows that having... Read More
The pursuit of just compensation Although there is evidence of compensation systems elsewhere in the world dating as far back as 2050 BC,[1] workers’ compensation systems have existed in Canada... Read More
Word choice and usage can have a powerful impact on someone’s thoughts and perception of their situation, particularly in clinical settings.[1] Given this effect, WorkSafeBC has shifted to abilities-... Read More