Jacqui
I agree with Lindsey for what it's worth as you are a professional in
your own right. But don't be drawn into 'elaborating' on what is
documented solicitors can be very slippery (I can say this as my sister
is a barrister!)
Good luck with whatever you decide.
Regards
Amanda Savage BSc(Hons); Sp Prac OH; RGN; DON; NEBOSH
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-----Original Message-----
From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
Behalf Of Lindsey Hall
Sent: 22 May 2008 09:14
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] discussing OH notes
Jacqui
My approach would probably be to meet them as it is probably
unreasonable
not to. They have copies of your notes as presumably the employees have
consented to their release, so it is not unreasonable for you to be
asked to
clarify some things you wrote about. It would happen if you were asked
to
attend a tribunal. However, do it on your terms.
1) Agree to a date more suitable to you.
2) Ensure you have copies of the notes before you meet so you can
refamiliarise yourself with them. Although you say you can clearly
remember
what you said, the memory can be a bit selective - well mine can anyway.
3) Ensure the notes have been released to them with appropriate consent
and
this is not one of those horrible issues of the company breaking in to
the
OH files.
4) Have the copies of notes in front of you when you meet so you know
you
are both talking about the same issue.
5) Concentrate on clarifying things that you wrote about rather than
being
drawn into areas you did not write about. Eg Don't be drawn into
discussing
the extent of someone's home computer use when all you said in the notes
is
that they have a computer at home.
6) Don't be afraid to charge for your time - or maybe your current
employer
might want to do this.
Best of luck
Lindsey
-----Original Message-----
From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
Behalf
Of Jacqui Livock
Sent: 22 May 2008 08:44
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] discussing OH notes
Good morning
I am seeking advice and i cannot face another "the code of conduct says"
lecture from the "public health nurse at the RCN!!" because i know what
the
code says which is why i was ringing the RCN in the first place!!
I have been approached by the solicitors of a previous employer. several
people have submitted claims for different WRLUD "aggravated" by their
work
and if successful the flood gates may open!
I have met with all the "injured" persons in relation to ULD in the past
whether it is work related or not can be argued (hence the solicitors
involvement)
The solicitors have copies of the OH notes which i made when i met the
people and want to discuss my notes with me....
CAN I??
I am unsure? i know release of OH notes means they can read what i have
written but does that consent extend to me discussing the notes with
them?
Does it matter that i have left the company relation in reading these
notes
given they are with a solicitor.
As i recall that in the past i was unable to give a copy of the OH notes
to
a dr who had been a previous provider as he did not have consent to have
a
copy of the OH notes before he left.
Some of these people were extremely difficult and i can remember with
clarity what i told them!
oh and the solicitor wants to meet me the day after the bank holiday, so
no
pressure then!!!
In anticipation of useful replies (as opposed to the RCN advice)
Jacqui
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