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The Importance of Evidence to Support Recommendations in a Future Care Cost Report
In this blog, we will explore the significance of having appropriate evidence to support recommendations in a FCC Report. We will examine the judge's assessment of a Life Care Planner's (LCP) report...
Simmons v. BelairDirect Insurance Company, 2023 CanLII 26935 (ON LAT)
Hello everyone! Hope you are all embracing the blooming beauty and rejuvenating spirit of the spring season! 🌸 In this edition of our Spring Newsletter, we will be discussing the case decision of...
Thomas Andreas Klatt v. La Toc Holdings Limited, 2021 ONSC 2121
Hope you are enjoying the winter season! In this edition of our newsletter, we will be discussing the court decision Thomas Andreas Klatt v. La Toc Holdings Limited, 2021 ONSC 2121 [1]. In...
Basic Supervisory Care in the Attendant Care Assessment, Form 1: Things to Consider When Making Recommendations
In the court decision Joslin-Mielke v Pembridge, 2022 CanLII 57402 [1], the applicant was a passenger on a motorcycle that was involved in a MVA on May 23, 2016. She sustained severe orthopaedic...
What is the Test of Admissibility?
In this blog, we will discuss the recent court decision: Morris et al. v. Prince et al., 2022 ONSC 1291. In this voir dire, the judge ruled the defense expert life care planner’s evidence...
The Importance of OT Input in the Diagnosis of Chronic Pain
In Mustafa v. Aviva General Insurance Company, 2022 CANLII 81523 (ONLAT), Mr. Mustafa was involved in an MVA on April 25, 2018 and developed psychological and physical impairments including pain....
Cognitive Functional Capacity Evaluation (Cog-FCE)
GLA Rehab now offers an assessment called the Cognitive Functional Capacity Evaluation (Cog-FCE.) This is in addition to Cognitive Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) and Vocational Assessment...
Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal: An Appeal that Recognized the Evolution of Cognitive Disability Symptoms Â
Written by Lian Yaffe, Occupational Therapist, OT Reg. (Ont.) Individuals who have experienced traumatic brain injuries experience cognitive-behavioural symptoms that can affect them in their daily...
Structured Work Activity Group Test (SWAG)
Written by Lian Yaffe, Occupational Therapist, OT Reg. (Ont.) As noted in our fall newsletter, several types of assessments are used to complete the Cognitive Functional Capacity Evaluation....
Using “Occupational Gifts” to Maintain Meaningful Routine during COVID-19
By Jamie Laframboise, MSc (OT), OT Reg. (Ont.) Daily routines, or the regular sequences of activities we follow in our daily lives, are crucial for our health and well-being (Matuska & Barrett,...
Will Canada approve a Hand-Held Diagnostic Tool for Traumatic Brain Injury?
By Jamie Laframboise, MSc (OT), OT Reg. (Ont.) Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) occur when brain function is disrupted by injury to the head, and they are a leading cause of death and disability...
Screening women who have been victims of domestic abuse for Traumatic Brain Injury – A new bill is being processed in the UK
With the rate of domestic abuse rising, as a result of isolation and quarantine efforts due to COVID-19, as well as, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month here is an article that deserves...
World Alzheimer’s Month
September 2020 will mark the 9th World Alzheimer's Month. Every September is used to raise awareness and challenge the stigma that surrounds dementia. Dementia is a term used to describe different...
Acne Awareness
Its back-to-school season and with the added stress of this pandemic, be sure that a lot of our students, teens, and adults will be experiencing acne breakouts. Acne affects 90% of teens and up to 1...
Terry Fox Run
This year has been difficult in many ways and for some organizations, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought on some new barriers. The Terry Fox Run is celebrating its 40 years Marathon of Hope. This...
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