this is excellent advice
steph
On 22 May 2011, at 10:04, Wayne Llewellyn wrote:
> Anna,
>
> I agree with the FCA if the Physio/Rehab route has been already
> followed. Otherwise that needs to be looked first.
>
> Wayne.
>
> -----Original Message-----
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>
> Hi
>
> It does not sound as though he has had a full ergonomic focused
> assessment
> and work focused physiotherapy, with CBT, so I am not sure what his
> long-term prognosis is especially when combined with the MRI scan
> results,
> which will also increase his anxiety. I am not sure what a
> physician referal
> would do for this gentleman and employer, I think they would all get a
> better understanding if he had a functional capacity assessment, which
> looked at current & future abilities.
>
> Hope that helps
>
> Anna Harrington Health and Wellbeing at Work Specialist
> SCPHN (Occ Health)
> www.harringtonenterprises.co.uk
> 07816212836
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tracy Turner" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2011 9:03 AM
> Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] Adice re long turn sickness please
>
>
> Good Morning
>
> Please can I have any advice.
> I have a gentleman - an inherited long term absence aged 50. Fell
> at work 2
> years ago. Rotary cuff injury - required surgery when did not
> improve. Three
> attenps back to work in a light duty role all episodes short lived.
> and 6
> weeks ago returned again following cortizone injection into joint.
> GP has
> adivsed tooo soon for another injection. The role did not require
> him to use
> his left arm at all. Three weeks later he went off sick stating
> that the
> pain in his shoulder was too bad to work. The GP reportedly feels
> that the
> effects of the injection has worn off. Recent MRI scan shows tear
> to the
> bicep tendon and spurs in the joint - further surgery may be
> required to
> resolve this. Specialist assessment pending.
> This gentleman manages ADLS but reportedly in his own time - very
> slow and
> rests frequently. However he also is a semi professional singer and
> continues with his shows as says his wife carries the equipment and
> he does
> not require the shoulder to sing! On examination keeps arm close to
> him in a
> guarded way - dificulty putting coat on and off - very limited
> movement.
>
> Work are now considering ending his contract. In my last report I
> have said
> that given his history he is unlikely to be fit to return to work
> unles
> future treatment is sucessful i.e surgery and therefore he is
> likely to
> remain off for several months. I do not have a OHP and when
> considering
> referral on an ad hoc basis I am not sure how much more information
> the
> Busienss will be furnished with. Do you think OHP referral should
> be sought
> as it is likely this gentleman is going to lose his job. A report
> from his
> specilaist states that his treatment is ongoing and therefore no
> further
> information can be given. The specilaist appologised in the letter
> for the
> lack of information he could give appart from diagnosis and that
> further
> surgery may be required and that shoudler surgery is known to take
> along
> recovery .It was the smallest report i have ever seen althought the
> standard
> questions were asked. The employee strongly believes that the
> Busienss is
> at fault and the fall has made him half the man he was - He is
> claiming
> significant costs. He says he wants to come back to work and that
> he will be
> upset if the Business end his contract. Sick pay has not run out.
> He has a
> further one month sickness. Any comments would be appreciated.
>
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