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Hi

I dont know about functional syndrome either but taking an outside look at this.... 

The OHP has stated that the individual is likely to expereince future episodes. It is therefore up to the manager to decide how much absence they can tolerate and manage the situation appropriately

You have given yor advise and suggested ways to heIp - You  can lead a horse to water but you cant make it drink. I think this case has perhaps taken enough of your time and there are lots more people out there who do want and do follow your help!

Tracy


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From: Anna <[log in to unmask]>
To: OCC-HEALTH <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Fri, 9 Nov 2012 16:22
Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Functional Syndrome advice please

Hi

I am not familiar with functional syndrome, but it appears this man is not 
receptive to offers of help so really there is nothing more that you can do. 
What is his manager asking of you? His manager has the OHP advice, so it is 
up to his manager to decide how the case should proceed. I am assuming that 
his manager is also aware of the offers of support you have made and that 
they have been rejected.

Anna
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "SUBSCRIBE OCC-HEALTH Lynne Whitmore" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, November 09, 2012 2:56 PM
Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] Functional Syndrome advice please


Dear  list,

 I would appreciate any advice regaring dealing with a chap with' functional 
syndrome' . Historically he has had significant abscences over the past few 
years. Each episode results in him taking 3 to six months  off at a time . 
This is always supported by his G.P. He has had multiple investigations 
investigating collapse , urinary incontinence  and back pain .

The current episode is for leg pain and dizziness.

The employing company have been supportive and have always accomodated 
phased returns and adjusted duties .Once he returns he does not appear to 
have any problems . I have maintained regular contact  and visited him at 
home . He remains dismissive of any structured help.  Interestigly has given 
us an estimated date of a full recovery .

I previously refered him to an OHP prior to his previous return to work as 
the case was not progressing . He was assessd as fit to return  but would be 
likely to experience future episodes of this condition .

 The individual is closed to seeking advice from ATW or any other agencies 
.He states that he can't drive  but then decided he could make short 
journeys when the provision of taxis was suggested .

He denies low mood or any suggestion of depression , he can become defensive 
and is very clear on his' diagnosis' and percieves himself as 'very ill'. At 
work he is a team leader and I have been informed that he tend to bully the 
other men .

He has just been signed off for a further four weeks by his GP making this 
month five .

I am currently at a loss  where I can go from here ,apart from referring him 
to the OHP  who may just repeat the previous advice .

I have explored getting a functional assessment and physio but again he is 
closed to this intervention.

 I have written to his G.P for some updated information and also to inform 
her of what we can and are prepared to do for him .

Any advice gratefully recieved and have a good weekend '

Best regards

Lynne

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