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The occupational history in medical practice

What questions to ask and when to ask them

, MD, MPH & , MD, MPH
Pages 301-311 | Published online: 16 May 2016
 

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An occupational history is critical not only to accurate diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of work-related diseases and injuries but also to appropriate placement of individuals in the workplace at the start of a new job or on return to work after a serious illness or injury. In this article, Drs Levy and Wegman discuss key parts of the occupational history, questions that will elicit helpful information, and correlation of the findings with diagnosis and treatment.

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