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Fitness for Work

Fitness for Work

The Medical Aspects

9780198808657
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The bible of occupational health, Fitness for Work is the most in-depth and comprehensive resource available on the relationship between ill health and employment. The specialist advice given covers health hazards in the work place, fitness for work, and rehabilitation after illness or injury. A truly current source, it discusses the social aspects of work, and problems associated with our ageing workforce and changing population. Communicating occupational health advice to patients, employees, and doctors, Fitness for Work improves relationships in the workplace. It details the impact of a patients health on work, and how they can be supported to gain or remain in employment. This invaluable source argues that in a suitable role, an employee can derive immense benefits to their health and well-being from work. Importantly, this comprehensive title also presents tactics on how to reduce inappropriate barriersto work for those who have overcome an injury or disease, and those who live with chronic conditions. Fully revised and updated, the sixth edition of Fitness for Work is based on the latest research evidence and clinical advances. The first half of the book focuses on the general principles of fitness to work and occupational health practice, such as legal aspects, ethical principles, health promotion, health surveillance and general principles of rehabilitation. In addition, it advises on sickness absence, ill health retirement, medication, transport, vibration and travel. In the second half of the book, chapters are arranged by clinical speciality or topic, and are co-authored by a topic specialist and a specialist occupational physician providing a comprehensive view of the subject. For effortless reference, each specialty chapter outlines the conditions covered, their prevalence and impact, and discusses the clinical aspects and treatment that affects work capacity. All recommendations are evidence-based and make use of the NICE guidelines. The definitive text on the relationship between health and work, Fitness for Work delivers a wealth of valuable consensus guidance, codes of practice, and locally evolved standards. This highly-regarded resource is essential for all occupational health practitioners.
Product Details
OUP Oxford
88238
9780198808657
9780198808657

Data sheet

Publication date
2019
Issue number
6
Cover
paperback
Pages count
888
Dimensions (mm)
171 x 246
Weight (g)
1492
  • Section 1; A general framework for assessing fitness for work; Legal aspects of fitness for work; The Equality Act; Ethics in occupational health; Health promotion in the workplace; Health screening in occupational health; The older worker; Women s Health and other Gender issues at work; Sickness absence; Rehabilitation and return to work; Fitness for work after surgery or critical illness; Ill health retirement; Medication and employment; Drugs and alcohol in the workplace; Transport; Seafaring, offshore energy and diving; International Travel; Health effects of vibration; Section 2; Mental health and psychiatric disorders; Musculoskeletal conditions, Part 1: Rheumatological disorders; Musculoskeletal conditions, Part 2: Spinal disorders; Musculoskeletal conditions, Part 3: disorders of upper and lower limbs; Epilepsy; Other Neurological disorders; Diabetes mellitus and other endocrine disorders; Cardiovascular Diseases; Respiratory disorders; Dermatological disorders; Cancer survivorship and work; Vision and eye disorders; Hearing and vestibular disorders; Hidden impairments; Gastrointestinal and liver disorders; Blood borne viruses; Haematological disorders; Renal and urological disease;
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