Can a doctor talk to an occupational health worker?

All practising doctors and nurses abide by medical confidentiality rules. This allows workers to talk ‘in medical confidence’ to their occupational health service (although there are some rare exceptions to this.)

When to use occupational health at work ( ACAS )?

It can be used for both physical and mental health. When an employee is off sick for a long time or is returning from sickness absence, their employer might want to get occupational health advice. This could be through their company’s own occupational health service or an outside agency.

How can I check if my employer has an occupational health policy?

It’s a good idea to check if your workplace has an occupational health policy. Smaller organisations might not have an occupational health policy or scheme. In this case, the employer should take the advice of both the employee and the employee’s doctor. The occupational health adviser might ask the employee about:

What should an occupational health adviser ask an employee?

The occupational health adviser might ask the employee about: 1 their health problem 2 any treatment they’re having 3 any concerns they have about returning to work

Can a employer ask a health care provider for information?

However, if your employer asks your health care provider directly for information about you, your provider cannot give your employer the information without your authorization unless other laws require them to do so. Generally, the Privacy Rule applies to the disclosures made by your health care provider, not the questions your employer may ask.

Can you refuse an occupational health assessment appointment?

The occupational health professional will receive your form and will contact you for an appointment. It sometimes happens that employees refuse to go to this appointment. It is your right to refuse, but you should know that there will be repercussions. # 7.

Why did occupational health get me fired from my job?

As soon as I mentioned depression, work made me an appointment with Occupational Health. I told them that I would be OK to return to work and that I just needed time to get myself back on medication which I have not been taking for some time and that once I was back on top again I would be OK.

What should I Ask my occupational health professional?

Some of the questions that you should ask your occupational health professional are: – What symptoms do I have and what do they mean? – If I have to take a leave of absence, when can I return to work safely? – Will I be returning to work full-time or under special conditions? – What can I do to improve my focus/performance/health?