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Celina Dunn, MD, CCFP, CIME
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 conversations early and... 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 only since the early... Read More
Physicians and nurse practitioners can refer patients with a WorkSafeBC claim to a specialist and have it billed to WorkSafeBC. No prior WorkSafeBC authorization is required by the referring clinician or the receiving... Read More
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
Thank you for your query, Dr Moore. You are correct: Form 8 is required if you suspect the worker may be disabled beyond the day of injury or if the claim is for a hernia, back condition, shoulder or knee strain/sprain... Read More
Q: How do I initiate a WorkSafeBC claim for a patient with an injury or disease I think might be related to the workplace? A: Your initial examination and treatment start injured workers on the path to recovery. As the... Read More
When a worker gets injured, their family doctor plays a key role in their recovery. Every year, WorkSafeBC offers a unique opportunity to 20 to 30 family medicine residents in their second year of residency at the... Read More
The November 2021 article from WorkSafeBC (BCMJ 2021:63;392) included information about our just-in-time assistance and accredited outreach to physicians and their offices. We also have internal committees planning... 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
Over the past 5 years, WorkSafeBC has increasingly used telehealth modalities to address barriers to health care delivery. This has required clinical champions, innovation, and collaboration across clinical and... Read More