Physician-stakeholder collaboration in Disability Management: a Canadian perspective on guidelines and expectations.

Purpose: 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.
Conclusion: 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.