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WorkSafeBC / BY: Jonathan Fenton, MD, FRCS, July/August 2013
... are among the top three worker injuries re­sulting in WorkSafeBC claims. As the workforce ages, shoulder in­juries ... to a community orthopaedic surgeon, in which case, WorkSafeBC expedited rates would apply to active claims for ... information visit www.worksafebcphysicians.com WorkSafeBC How to address labral tears of the shoulder ...
WorkSafeBC / BY: Peter Rothfels, MD May 2013
... issues pertaining to patients who are injured workers, WorkSafeBC medical advisors are available for consultation ... the province.  Here are two ways you can reach a WorkSafeBC medical advisor:  •    Indicate on your Form ... and Director, Clinical Services, WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC How to get help from a WorkSafeBC medical advisor ...
WorkSafeBC / BY: Janice Mason, MD, BSc, Dipl Sport Med (CASEM), January/February 2013
... looking for expedited referrals for patients with accepted WorkSafeBC claims, the following process should ensure a ... elective cases. Referral to community specialists   Open WorkSafeBC claims with specific areas of injury require no ... peer reviewed by the  BCMJ  Editorial Board. WorkSafeBC How to gain speedier access to a specialist ...
Clinical Articles / BY: Jason Forbes, MD, September 2012
... has thus been a topic of debate in British Columbia, where WorkSafeBC and the BCMA Section of General Surgery recently ... discussion of return to work must take into consideration how much ingrowth will have oc­curred and the amount of ... like to thank the BCMA Section of General Surgery and WorksafeBC for providing the opportunity and impetus to ...
WorkSafeBC / BY: Craig Martin, MD, December 2012
... on the results of a lung cancer risk assessment tool,[ 1 ] WorkSafeBC will provide coverage for the BC Cancer Agency ... a fifty-ninefold increased risk of developing lung cancer. WorkSafeBC has identified almost 200 workers with accepted ... this debate continues within the current literature.[ 3 ] How to apply for screening If you have a patient diagnosed ...
Editorials / BY: David R. Richardson, MD September 2012
... of hearing protection through organi­zations like WorkSafeBC, shouldn’t motorcycles be subject to some sort ... world.  Speaking of not caring about anyone but yourself, how about the Hummer? Commuter vehicle? I think not. If you ... humanity and have ever given a thought to the environment, how do you justify popping in to the corner store in ...
WorkSafeBC January/February 2011
... in developing safe, effective return-to-work plans, WorkSafeBC has created a team of construction nurse advisors ... opportunities. Construction nurse advisors are part of WorkSafeBC’s nurse advisor team that consists of about 80 ... 2 years, the probability of return diminishes to only 10%. How nurses can help Nurse advisors can help physicians with ...
ICBC / BY: Laura Jensen, MD, April 2010
... intimately, their complaints and maladies. But do we know how they act when they get behind the wheel? We’re called ... by private insurance, extended health benefits, and WorkSafeBC. The benefits typically cover those services ...
WorkSafeBC / BY: Steve Martin, MD, CCFP, MScOH, FCBOM, DipSportMed January/February 2010
... situations, organizations such as Transport Can­ada, WorkSafeBC, and the Motor Vehicle Branch have restrictions ... demands analysis from the employer, or a discussion with a WorkSafeBC officer to determine the details of the job. ... of the individual’s present medical condition and how it may affect his or her ability to safely perform ...
WorkSafeBC / BY: Celina Dunn, MD, CCFP, CIME March 2010
Here’s how they can assist you in caring for your injured worker patients WorkSafeBC medical advisors—uniquely qualified physicians ... rehab programs, examining patients, and navigating WorkSafeBC’s claim system. They’re available by phone, ...