Occupational Disease Specialty Program Service Scope Specialized assessment for workers with suspected occupational disease in four disease streams: Asthma Hand & Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) Dermatitis and, General Occupational Disease Referral Criteria General Referral Criteria While each specialty program has specific referral criteria, they all share some general criteria for referral. Refer when: There is a need to clarify a diagnosis; Prognosis, level of impairment, or appropriate treatment is unclear; The injured worker has not returned to work after normal healing times; Divergent medical opinions exist. With referral guidelines in mind, refer patients to this clinic when: Specialized assessment and testing required for confirmation of a diagnosis e.g. patches testing re: allergy or irritant contact dermatitis (may require custom allergens). Specialized assessment and testing protocol required for diagnosis of HAVS. Specialized assessment and testing for diagnosis of occupational asthma. Specialized assessment for patients with multiple symptoms and occupational exposures. Contact Info WSIB Roberta Reid – Liaison Nurse Tel: (416) 344-2360 Fax: (416) 344-5370 E-mail: roberta_reid@wsib.on.ca Or St. Michael’s Hospital 30 Bond St., 4th Floor, Shuter Wing Toronto, ON M5B 1W8 Telephone: 416-864-5074