Skin Disorders
Overview The overwhelming majority of occupational skin disorders are dermatitic It is a major error to rely solely on the pattern of hand dermatitis when considering a diagnosis Understanding the…
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Overview Musculoskeletal symptoms are very common, with lifetime prevalence rates of 75% or more for problems such as low back pain. Causes are frequently assumed, but are actually unpredictable and…
Practising Occupational Health
Overview The relationship between health, work and wellbeing is complex and best understood using a biopsychosocial approach There are several different models of occupational health service delivery An assessment of…
Infections
Overview Occupational infections can be easy to miss unless there is a high index of suspicion A detailed occupational history combined with knowledge of infectious diseases will often reveal the…
Genetics and Reproduction
Overview Genetic differences may make some workers more susceptible to the impact of occupational and environmental exposures Such exposures might also be passed to future generations through changes to the…
Hazards of Work
Overview Work has an important influence on health, both public and individual. It brings great health benefits but can also be detrimental to both Work related injuries and illnesses take…
Health, Work and Wellbeing
Overview Work is generally good for both physical and mental wellbeing Work can help recovery and a return to normal life Being out of work has a detrimental effect on…
Multimorbidity and the Healthcare Electronic Medical Record
Chapter 7Multimorbidity and the Healthcare Electronic Medical Record Amanda L. Terry1 and Sonny Cejic2,3 1Centre for Studies in Family Medicine, Department of Family Medicine and Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics,…
