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Tanya Fairweather, MD, CCFP, FCFP
There is a growing demand for time away from work due to stress, burnout, and compassion fatigue. When a patient asks for a note to begin a stress leave, physicians and nurse practitioners may be conflicted or unsure of... Read More
Most Canadians will be exposed to at least one traumatic event in their lifetime. Nevertheless, as the lifetime prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is reported to be 9.2% in Canada, the majority of... Read More
Did you know? WorkSafeBC and UBC CPD have a joint committee that develops and oversees all accredited programs. The committee includes WorkSafeBC physicians, UBC CPD staff and consultants, and community physicians and... Read More
In July 2012, WorkSafeBC amended the Workers Compensation Act to more clearly define coverage for work-related mental illness. In April 2018, the provincial government introduced presumptive legislation for five groups... Read More