Amanda (TeksMed Services): Employers should keep in mind they do not NEED to wait for medical to make an offer of suitable/modified work. They can base the offer off common-sense restrictions (Ie: one-handed duties for a left-hand injury). Also, other treatment providers can provide limitations or assist in reviewing modified work (Ie: Physiotherapist). As WCB receives more detailed medical at all assessments, if clarification is still needed one can always connect with WCB to obtain specific limitations or abilities.
What about the prevalence of telemedicine? If an employer is seeking objective clinical evidence on a worker’s physical abilities and they have a telemedicine/telehealth appointment, but no objective clinical evidence is available; what can employer do? How can employers get an worker back to work when a telemedicine appointment generates a doctor’s note indicating weeks (or more) off work?
- January 24, 2024
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