physician referral prior to assessment. Upon receiving a physician referral, we will contact your patient directly to schedule an assessment and will confirm the date with your office. After completing the assessment, we will forward a report summarizing findings and treatment recommendations.
Our services focus on offering your patients education and treatment services to effectively self-manage this chronic condition. We will assess how developing Lymphedema has impacted your patient in their functional daily living activities, and treat their Lymphedema with a focus on integrating self-management strategies into their daily life. Please see the enclosed review of Occupational Therapy's role with Lymphedema management.
We will provide a written recommendation of appropriate compression garments, equipment, and other treatment supply needs for physician consideration. Limited coverage for graduated compression garments is available through BC Pharmacare. Extended healthcare plans may offer funding for graduated compression garments or stockings with a physician prescription.
These Occupational Therapy services are not funded by British Columbia's Medical Services Plan. Some insurance coverage options are available for clients through extended healthcare plans. Occupational Therapy services are a tax deductible healthcare service.
Continuing Education Opportunities:
Byron Shier, Director of Canadian Lymphedema Rehabilitation & Consulting Services, Inc. provides continuing education opportunities for healthcare professionals. Byron's lecture experience includes speaking with physician groups, nursing teams, and allied healthcare professionals. Byron's guest lecture experience includes: Alberta physician breast cancer update, Calgary Health Region Nursing educational series, and Calgary Home Care rehabilitation services.
Byron developed and offered a credited Lymphedema course at the University of Alberta: Department of Occupational Therapy.
He has also taught Lymphedema continuing education courses at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, Alberta and St. Mary's Hospital in Camrose, Alberta, for allied health professionals.
Byron is available for in-services to healthcare providers interested in learning more about Lymphedema treatment and this program. Please contact us if you are interested in scheduling a speaking engagement, a continuing education session, or to inquire more about our services.
