October

My friends and colleagues are retiring with generous pensions and lump sum bonuses—not MPs or MLAs, but doctors; the chums I entered medical school with in England in 1976 at the tender age of 18.

They are GPs and specialists, and they all share one sentiment: they could not wait for retirement—they’ve been longing for it, counting the weeks if not the days.

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Background

Physicians often ask about Work­SafeBC coverage for in­jured workers requiring physiotherapy or massage therapy. In fact, once a WorkSafeBC claim has been accepted, patients with a range of medical issues are eligible for treatment. Nonetheless, they may not be reimbursed if they attend treatment prior to acceptance of their claims. 

Physiotherapy for stream 1: Coverage is provided to address simple strains/sprains, such as a Grade 1 ankle sprain, but is limited to 8 weeks or 22 visits.

What profession might you have pursued, if not for medicine?
Physiotherapy.

Which talent would you most like to have?
Being able to carry a tune.

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