ATTENDING PHYSICIAN STATEMENT
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RHEUMATOLOGY
PO Box 4030 Saskatoon SK S7K 3T2
306.244.1192 Toll-free in Saskatchewan 1.800.667.6853
Fax 306.652.5751
Instructions
1. Please print.
3. Part II–VI to be completed by physician.
2.
.
Part I to be completed by
patient.
4. Any fee for completing this form is the patient’s responsibility
PART I: PATIENT AUTHORIZATION
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Name _______________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth
Last
First
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I hereby authorize the release of any information herein requested by my insurer or its agent.
Signature __________________________________________________________________________ Date _______________________________
PART II: ATTENDING PHYSICIAN
Name ____________________________________________________________________ Specialty ____________________________________
Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone _____________________________ Fax _______________________________ Email ______________________________________
Part III: HISTORY OF PRESENT CONDITION(S)
1.
Primary diagnosis ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
2.
Secondary diagnosis _________________________________________________________________________________________________
3.
Date symptoms first appeared
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4. Initial examination date
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5.
Date patient ceased working due to this condition ______ I_
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6.
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
List joints involved ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Is objective evidence of synovitis and joint deformity present?
Yes
No
Is contracture, ankylosis or impaired range of motion present?
Yes
No
If yes, describe ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Laboratory findings
Positive synovial fluid findings ___________________________
A.N.A. _____________________________ Normal _____________
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Rheumatoid factor titer ________________ Normal _____________
Histologic change from biopsy ___________________________
Sedimentation rate ___________________ Normal _____________
Other __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Are X-ray findings characteristic of, or compatible with Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Yes
No
Results of medical or surgical treatment __________________________________________________________________________________
7.
OSTEOARTHRITIS
List joints involved ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Is joint deformity and/or limitation of motion present?
Yes
No
If yes, describe _________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Are X-ray findings characteristic of, or compatible with degenerative joint disease?
Yes
No
Results of medical or surgical treatment __________________________________________________________________________________
8.
OTHER RHEUMATIC DISEASE
Reiter’s Syndrome
Ankylosing spondylitis
Connective tissue disorders ______________________________
Other __________________________________________________
Do X-ray findings confirm diagnosis?
Yes
No
If yes, describe _________________________________________________________
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9.
FUNCTIONAL STATUS
Patient is able to
Frequency
Duration
Dominant hand (circle one)
LEFT
RIGHT
Sit
Can the patient use his/her hands and fingers for gross or
Stand
fine movements? Please specify.
Walk
Drive a car
Bend/twist
Squat/kneel/crouch
Climb stairs
Is the patient independent for activities of daily living, i.e.,
Reach above shoulder level
bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, mobility, etc.?
Reach below shoulder level
Lift up to 10 lb / 5 kg
20 lb /10 kg
50 lb /25 kg
List any assistive devices or aids that would improve the patient’s ability to use his/her hands or to increase ability to sit, stand or walk
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What reasonable job or work site modifications could the employer make to assist the patient in returning to work?
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