We
submitted a letter to the editor of the Vancouver Sun in response to an article
published July 15, 2020 “BC injury lawyers face off against occupationaltherapists over no-fault insurance.” Unfortunately, it was not accepted. It is printed below.
Editor:
BC’s
occupational therapists are not “facing off” with lawyers.
Occupational
therapists collaborate with many professionals to access and provide the best
possible care for people injured in motor vehicle accidents, including lawyers.
These partnerships are cordial, professional, and focused on the needs of the
injured person.
Occupational
therapists also work with individuals, groups, and communities throughout the
health, social, and educational sectors in BC. The needs of the client
(recipient of services) is the primary concern of all occupational therapists.
The
sensational headline (July 15, 2020) suggesting that either occupational
therapists or lawyers are working against each other or the best needs of their
clients is misleading to the many British Columbians who count on us to help
them return to the activities of daily life: work, school, play, taking care of
themselves and their families.
BC’s
occupational therapists will continue to advocate for benefits to meet the care
needs of people injured in motor vehicle accidents. British Columbians who need
support to return to and maintain their valued life activities can count on
their occupational therapist to provide compassionate and effective services.
Catherine
Backman, President
Giovanna
Boniface, President-elect
Canadian
Association of Occupational Therapists
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