If the situation has resolved how can further clinical assessment be useful? I know that medicolegal reports offer retrospective opinions but cant see that this would be useful in this case
 
He had tennis elbow, he is stating its work related, it might/might not be. If he`s claiming doubtless will have been seen by a doctor/surgeon appointed by whichever solicitor
 
Personally - if I was going to the meeting would ask to see him for a review of the case before the meeting - I would want to know things like what Tx, how long did he have problems for etc
 
Whats the purpose of the meeting - are you expected to contribute? personally I would go but state from outset that you have no implicit knowledge of the case and treat it as an information gathering exercise

From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Di Stockbridge
Sent: 23 June 2010 16:31
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] Legal Claim

Hi List,

I’m not familiar with individual but updated myself on OH notes.......employee taking claim out due to work activated affecting/et elbow ? diagnosis tennis elbow by GP. No med report, little info regards assessment on OH file.

No known injury or condition previous noted on pre-emp/q

Condition resolved

At work

Risk Assessment on tasks completed, H&S reports all sufficient and satisfactory in terms of suitable control measures to protect employees.

   

My question

Should the individual not have been referred or seen by independent  OP/Specialist to assess/determine if the condition was a work causal or work contributing factor?

I have been asked to attend meeting with individual , union ,solicitor HR, but I have requested more information and should I be attending?

 

Appreciate thoughts/views both in support of individual  and company!

Thanks

Di

 

 

Di Stockbridge

Occupational Health Nurse

Dynex Semi Conductor

Doddington Road

Lincoln

LN6 3LF

01522 502719

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