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Martin Ray, MD,
In my June BCMJ article, I introduced my patient Bob. He had been rear-ended in a motor vehicle collision, and I reviewed existing medical literature for evidence to develop an initial treatment plan. At... Read More
At 4 p.m. one Friday afternoon, my receptionist asked me to fit in a patient who had been in a motor vehicle accident (MVA) that morning. He was at a hospital emergency room where there was a 5-hour wait. Bob (... Read More
Dr Leon Bard, a GP in North Vancouver, recently asked for clarity regarding ICBC requests for patient records. “Why does ICBC ask the physician to produce copies of complete medical records that often precede the... Read More
The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia is one of Canada’s largest property and casualty insurers and one of BC’s largest corporations. ICBC was established in 1973 under the Insurance Corporation Act as the sole... Read More
This is the third in a series of articles on BC physicians and ICBC working together to resolve bodily injuries caused in motor vehicle crashes. In my first article I invited physicians to e-mail me at martin.... Read More
In 2005, 78 000 British Columbians reported injuries from motor vehicle collisions to ICBC. The medical records of injured patients are an important component of the evidence in the adjudication of ICBC claims.... Read More
In 2005, 78 000 British Columbians reported injuries from motor vehicle collisions to ICBC. Most people look to their family physician to assess their injury and guide their recovery. Because of this, ICBC would like to... Read More