on 24/2/07 7:36 pm, Sarah Holton at [log in to unmask] wrote:
> May i politely suggest this forum is slightly biased as mainly nurses
> on it. If you want the answer doctor led or a list of reasons why
> doctors can run the service better - put it on ALAMA or ANHOPS websites.
>
> Funnily enough my personal opinion is it should be DOCTOR led.....
>
> but then i'm a doctor!
>
>
>
> Quoting Lynda Spear <[log in to unmask]>:
>
>> Hi
>>
>> i worked for National Britannia for 7.5 yrs, the OH division was set
>> up by 2 leaders in OH and we were mainly autonomous.
>>
>> having said that could refer to Physician if needed which wasnt very
>> often but was a good resource!
>>
>> Its then quite hard working with a DR and feeling should I refer
>> this on because I can or should i make the decision and be
>> responsible for the outcome.
>>
>> nurses are more cost effective and can I be so bold to say more
>> intouch with people on the ground?
>>
>> Nurse led all the way, better service to our clients!!
>>
>> Good luck
>>
>> Lynda
>>> As an Occupational Health nurse I am confident that there is value in nurse
>>> led Occupational Health Service provision!
>>> I am interested in the group membersą feelings on whether a nurse is best to
>>> be the lead for OH in an organization and why?
>>> OH Department members are accountable to a wide selection of Heads of
>>> Service does the discipline matter?
>>>
>>> Sandy
>>>
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Hello Sarah
The best person to manage an OH service is the person who is the best
manager - that could be a doctor, a nurse or even an OH & S practitioner.
Anne
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