As an Occupational Health Practitioner working in the private sector, I do
not see "patients" but employees, and they are not technically under my
"clinical care". My report is based on fitness for work and not a medical
report.
I therefore do not see that this guidance applies in our setting.
I work for an OH provider, and our "contract" is not with the employee but
the employer.
We do not routinely provide employees with copies of OH reports but ask
them to discuss with the referring manager if they require a copy. This
has never been a problem, as the contents of the report are always
discussed with the employee.
Surely the referring manager would also discuss what he/she wants from the
with the employee, so the employee is fully informed all the way
I find it really interesting that there is so much variation.
Donna
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Glenn,
We are guided by DH directive link below.
Essentially we should copy all letters to patients, however in practrice we
just offer or in my case dictate whilst the patient is with me
http://www.dh.gov.uk/PolicyAndGuidance/OrganisationPolicy/PatientAndPublicInvolvement/CopyingLettersToPatients/fs/en
regards
David
David R Maslen-Jones RGN BA SCPHN(OH) MIOSH
Nurse Consultant, Occupational Health
Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust
Kingstor House
Derriford
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
Tel: 01752 437234 int:37234
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Sent: 07 October 2005 11:54
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Subject: Letters
Morning all
If you write to a manager about an employee, for example following a
sickness absence referral, do you always send a copy to the member of staff
as well?
As a general I do not, but more and more staff are now asking for a copy of
the letter, which I have no problem with, and with the increasing cases
being brought by employees etc I have no doubt this will increase, so I am
wondering if it would make more sense to send a copy of any letters to the
employee as a matter of routine.
I am curious as to what others do in regard to this.
Have a good weekend
Glenn
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