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Don Graham, MD, CCFP
Biceps muscle injuries in the workplace: Is surgery advised? Biceps muscle injuries, even distal ones, are more common in the workplace than you might think. WorkSafeBC typically receives about one distal biceps... Read More
If you have an injured worker patient with an accepted WorkSafeBC claim, you may now refer them, without our pre-approval, to a community specialist for an expedited consultation on the medical condition or body part... Read More
The joint WorkSafeBC/UBC Annual Physician Education Conference, What’s Up, Doc?, will be held on Saturday, 8 December 2007, at the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel. It will offer a variety of plenary sessions... Read More
On 1 January 2008, WorkSafeBC will implement new Occupational Health and Safety Regulation guidelines to minimize health care workers’ potential occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other biohazardous... Read More
Hyperbaric chambers are used in public settings such as Vancouver General Hospital, occupational settings such as commercial dive operations, and user-fee settings such as private medical clinics. Regardless of the... Read More
WorkSafeBC medical advisors are your resource for collaboration on the clinical condition of your injured worker patients or for medicolegal opinions. While the majority of WorkSafeBC claims are relatively... Read More
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-... Read More
New program for complex pain management WorkSafeBC’s new Pain Management Program is specifically designed for injured workers with complex pain issues. The multidisciplinary program, available in five clinics... Read More
WorkSafeBC offers a wide range of services to assist injured workers with diagnosed or suspected brain injuries. Here is a brief overview. Neuropsychological Assessment Services Neuropsychological Assessment... Read More
Changes to BCMA/WorkSafeBC Agreement The BCMA/WorkSafeBC Agreement, which is in effect from 1 April 2006 to 31 March 2012, features several changes, including the following three noteworthy ones: • Electronic... Read More