Medical reports

Submission to CPSO consultation on Third Party Reports and Medical Expert: Reports & Testimony

February 11, 2020

IWC submission draws attention of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) to confidentiality concerns regarding clinical notes and medical reports provided by physicians to the WSIB.…

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We demand: Listen to our doctors

September 10, 2017

Workers Comp Is A Right campaign key demand addresses serious problems with the way the WSIB considers medical evidence and ignores treating health professionals’ opinions ……

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Submission to the Ontario Ombuds Office

January 29, 2016

Following up on the overwhelming response to the report “Prescription Over-ruled”, health professionals, workers, legal advocates and labour groups call for a full investigation by the Ontario Ombuds Office of the WSIB for systematic disregard of the medical advice provided by doctors…

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Prescription Over-ruled – Report on how Ontario’s WSIB systematically ignores the advice of medical professionals

November 5, 2015

Joint ONIWG/OFL report details problems with WSIB practices identified by a growing number of health professionals who see the Board ignoring their opinions on recommended treatment for their patients – with adverse emotional and financial consequences (as illustrated by accounts of injured…

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Letter re Doctor fired over medical opinion

October 1, 2015

With reference to the Toronto Star Sep. 23 article, Bright Light’s letter applauds the medical consultant who refused to change her medical opinion and oppose the claim of an injured worker. Given the frequency of WSIB medical reports opposing claims, the Group…

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How to assist injured workers – a guide for physicians in Ontario

April 8, 2015

Most cases turn on medical evidence. Guide details how doctors can help ensure injured workers do not lose benefits to which they are entitled.…

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Comment aider les travailleuses et travailleurs blessés – un guide pour les médecins en Ontario

April 8, 2015

La plupart des dossiers dépendent de la preuve médicale. Sans l’aide du médecin, les travailleuses et travailleurs blessés pourraient perdre leurs prestations.…

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Comment aider travailleuses et travailleurs blessés: un guide pour les médecins en Ontario

January 15, 2015

Il est essentiel de noter tous les renseignements se rapportant aux lésions d’un(e) employé(e) aux fins d’une demande auprès de la CSPAAT …..…

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How to assist injured workers: a guide for physicians in Ontario

January 15, 2015

Advice on gathering information on the work history and providing the medical evidence needed for injured workers’ claims.…

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