Hi Carr,
Thanks for your advise, Mandy has already been in touch.
Kind regards
Gina
Georgina Skillern RN
Occupational Health Advisor.
Sealine International Ltd
Whitehouse Road
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY10 1HT
Registered number 01113881
Tel: +44 (0)1562 749 100
Mobile: 07771373535
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From: Carr Barnes <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Date: 18/10/2011 13:38
Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] writing to GP
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Hi
It sounds like there may be many yellow flags in this case that are
affecting the outcomes. Normally in such cases I refer to the inhouse OT
service as they are excellent at progressing these cases, identifiying
barriers to restoration of function, giving clear and detailed return to
work plans based on job demands and providing clear evidence of functional
capacity.
It might be worth considering, as already mentioned, what the required
outcomes are and who wants them; IMHO I can't see a GP report helping a
return to work from an OH persepective.
Might be worth giving Mandy Kelly a call
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/mandy-kelly/15/890/219
Carr
On 18 October 2011 12:58, Gina Skillern <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
Hello Sharon,
We did employ the services of a physio but not for treatment purposes,
she
was conducting a safe working practices programme, she saw this
individual
and her recommendations were followed, she also gave him advise on
exercise, lifestyle and diet of which he seems to have disregarded. HR
have
been managing him and now that he has gone on long term sick have
requested
that I get a GP report. It is my opinion the rehab plans have not been
successful as he has other issues going on and coupled with the pain are
causing him to be depressed. He also has financial issues and has stated
that he would be better off financially not working until his back
problems
were resolved. He has made a claim for compensation for his injury. he
has
had physio through his GP, and is now under the care of the Orthopods, he
is unable to continue with the epidurals planned as after the first one
he
had a pulmonary embolus, until now the rehab plans have only involved a
gradual re introduction into the workplace.
Kind regards
Gina
Georgina Skillern RN
Occupational Health Advisor.
Sealine International Ltd
Whitehouse Road
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY10 1HT
Registered number 01113881
Tel: +44 (0)1562 749 100
Mobile: 07771373535
Email: [log in to unmask]
From: "Naylor, Sharon [HMPS]" <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Date: 18/10/2011 12:41
Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] writing to GP
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If you feel the need to get more info from the GP then go for it, as
detailed in the response below it may be useful - and you can ask what
you like as long as the individual has given relevant consent and knows
why you are asking the questions.
In similar cases I would be working with physios to try and expedite a
return to full function, and for the physio to be outlining to me why
the rehab programmes havent been successful (do the rehab programmes
involve treatment or is it a gradual re-introduction to work?)
But - who has asked you to write to the GP? Could the assumption be that
this isnt your preferred course of action but that someone esle is
directing you to do this? Is the reason for the letter to gain more
clinical information or to mitigate any compensation that may arise from
a personal injury claim?
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From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
Behalf Of Mandy Kelly
Sent: 18 October 2011 12:04
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Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] writing to GP
Hi Gina,
Yes, I believe you need to understand this employee's past medical
history; issues which may impact on a successful return to work. I
would be interested in what the actual diagnosis is and treatment so
far - you are not focusing on causation of the back injury but rather
what is potentially adversely affecting the RTW and the GP's opinion
on the prognosis.
Regards,
Mandy Kelly
Occupational Rehabilitation Specialist
Work Productivity Solutions
T: 07957 152 462
E: [log in to unmask]
W: www.workpsltd.com
Quoting Gina Skillern <[log in to unmask]>:
> Hello List,
> I have a gentleman who injured his back in Sept 2010 as a result of
> a fall at work, he is currently off sick as the rehabilitation
> programmes have been unsuccessful on more than one occasion.
> I have been asked to write to the GP, would it be appropriate for me
> to ask the GP if he had any back problems prior to the incident in
> 2010.
> Many thanks
> Gina
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