Occupational health doctors welcomed the General Medical Council’s (GMC’s) publication in January of revised guidance on confidentiality for all doctors...
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PHE blueprint for occupational health nurse education sets standards for future OH training
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonPublic Health England (PHE) has set out a new blueprint for occupational health nurse education, designed to respond to the...
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The Equality Act 2010 introduced a ban on pre-employment medical screening before a job offer is made. Six years on,...
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The EU referendum vote has led to financial, economic and political turmoil. But how will Brexit affect UK occupational health...
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The Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) should be on the “signposting resource list” of all OH practitioners. OH adviser Jane Fairburn,...
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Friday 29 April is On your feet Britain day, which aims to raise awareness of the ill-effects of sedentary working....
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Occupational health can play a key role when an employee is returning to the workplace after cancer treatment. Emily Gilkes...
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An employer did not commit discrimination arising from disability against a job applicant whose job offer to work at a...
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A Ministry of Defence (MoD) employee was fairly dismissed for making public appearances as a medium while on sick leave,...
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Occupational health adviser Lorraine Warren looks at the sometimes difficult issue of when to divulge patient information.
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One-third of NHS trusts are failing to instruct staff to use safety devices “wherever possible” in their sharps policies, despite...
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Standing in front of a tribunal to give evidence can be a daunting prospect. Jenny Mason looks at what an...
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It is essential that employers adopt robust and legally compliant health surveillance programmes to protect their staff. Jenny Mason explains....