Anna,
I agree with the FCA if the Physio/Rehab route has been already followed. Otherwise that needs to be looked first.
Wayne.
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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
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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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