Naturopathic physician's progress report, used to request treatment beyond eight weeks.
- Completed by
- Naturopathic physician
- Issued by
- WorkSafeBC
- Language
- English
WorkSafeBC Form 8N: Naturopathic First Report
A naturopathic physician treating a worker for a compensable injury, disease or mental disorder sends this first report to WorkSafeBC. It is required only when the worker will be disabled beyond the day of injury, when the claim is for a hernia, back condition, shoulder or knee strain or sprain, or occupational disease, or when WorkSafeBC has requested it.
Who completes it
The naturopathic physician completes and personally signs the whole report, adding payee and practitioner numbers, and enters the worker and employer details. There is no section for the worker or the employer to complete.
Submitting and payment
- How to submit it
- The form says completed reports are to be submitted to WorkSafeBC by fax. The Workers Compensation Act requires the first report within 3 days after the date of first attendance to the worker.
- Who pays
- Bill WorkSafeBC on the Naturopathic Physician's Invoice (Form 11AN); naturopathic remedies, treatments and dietary supplements are not paid without prior approval.
Good to know
- WorkSafeBC covers up to eight weeks of naturopathic treatment for most claims; to go further, submit Form 11N and wait for approval before continuing.
- If X-rays of the injury have been taken, the form asks you to send the X-ray report to WorkSafeBC immediately.
- A worker who wants to leave BC during treatment or convalescence needs permission from WorkSafeBC and the attending naturopathic physician, or benefits may be suspended.
- Return-to-work planning asks for restrictions, estimated days to modified duties and to full shifts, and whether modified or transitional duties have been offered.
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Naturopathic First Report (Form 8N)
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Frequently asked questions
When is the naturopathic first report required?
Only when the worker will be disabled beyond the day of injury; when the claim is for a hernia, back condition, shoulder or knee strain or sprain, or occupational disease; or when WorkSafeBC has requested it. When it is required, the Workers Compensation Act sets a deadline of 3 days after first attending the worker.
Do naturopathic physicians need a contract with WorkSafeBC?
No. There is no formal process or contract. You need to be a registered practitioner with the College of Naturopathic Doctors of B.C. and have a WorkSafeBC payee number, which Procurement Services provides. Check that WorkSafeBC has accepted the worker's claim before beginning treatment.
What does Form 8N ask about treatment?
It asks how the injury happened, for a full examination description specifying right or left, the diagnosis, X-rays taken now or previously, treatment including any procedure, frequency of treatment and the next visit date, and whether the worker should be referred for therapy, specialist consultation, diagnostic imaging or a rehabilitation program.