May

New childhood immunization fee codes

Hugh Miller, my long-time friend and associate, was a very special man. Until his retirement we shared a single desk in the same office. His talents were so broad that many have referred to him as a Renaissance man. He was certainly an extremely successful orthopaedic surgeon but, more than that, his knowledge in the fields of music, art, and nature were unequalled in our orthopaedic community. Hugh was a master with his hands, whether it was using a scalpel in the operating room, tools in his workshop, a brush on canvas, or a pen on paper.

Often the most intuitive and simplest revelations are overlooked. They hide in plain sight waiting to be discovered like shells washed up on the shore. Live life to the fullest. Carpe diem (seize the day). I imagine we all know these to be true.

It can be a challenge to seize the day or even the moment as we pack our lives full with work and a multitude of other activities. But sometimes we encounter someone who makes us think a bit harder about the quality of our own lives, and then we come face to face with an extraordinary event that drives that message home. 

For an ASTD claim to be accepted by WorkSafeBC, activities performed at work must significantly contribute to the cause.

Activity-related soft tissue disorder (ASTD) is a term used by WorkSafeBC to describe gradual-onset musculoskeletal conditions of the limbs. Unlike specific acute injuries, such as sprained ankles, with objective clinical findings and clear evidence that the accident occurred at work, ASTDs are far more difficult to adjudicate.

In early April, WorkSafeBC extended its program of early intervention for return-to-work planning by nurse ad visors. It is now available in all areas of BC. Many physicians have already used this service and provided favorable feedback. We hope you will find it useful as well.

Preventing long-term disability