title: Physician-stakeholder collaboration in Disability Management: a Canadian perspective on guidelines and expectations.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The physician plays a vital role in Disability Management; unfortunately, there is an apparent lack of clarity with respect to the functions included in this role. The present article reviews the collaborative nature of the physician-stakeholder relationship giving attention to types of expectations, current Canadian guidelines and future challenges.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The authors conclude that although challenging and complex, the physician's performance in Disability Management can be optimized through improved communication and collaboration with stakeholders.
authors.affiliation: University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, Canada.
authors.forename: Christine A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Reynolds
authors.forename: Shannon L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Wagner
authors.forename: Henry G
authors.initials: HG
authors.lastname: Harder
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002170:Canada; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D010819:Physician's Role; D017132:Workplace