Medical Treatment Injury (MTI)
Medical Treatment Injury (MTI) : A work related illness or injury resulting in the medical practitioner administering special expertise in the management or care of a patient to combat disease or disorder, including any loss of consciousness, and includes prescribing of any medication that cannot be purchased over the counter without doctors prescription. Medical treatment includes: a. Insertion of stiches to open wounds. b. Admittance to hospital where stay is overnight or longer. c. Care of fractures. d. Any surgical procedures. e. Manipulation by a registered physiotherapist or chiropractor. f. Massage of muscles as prescribed by a medical practitioner (includes physiotherapist / chiropractor). g. Treatment of illness related to stress. MTI does not include: h. Visits to the physician or other licensed health care professionals solely for observation or counselling; i. The conduct of diagnostic procedures, such as x-rays and blood tests, including the administration of prescribed medications used solely or diagnostic purposes (e. g. eye drops to dilate pupils etc. ); and j. First aid cases. Or Injury or condition requiring medical treatment, but no lost time from work
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