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Can the Occupational Health Unit access medical information from my GP or other health practitioner?

University of Edinburgh Health & Safety Department
The OHU can not obtain any medical information from your GP or specialist without your written consent (Access to Medical Reports Act). We will not pass medical information onto your manager unless you have specifically asked us to do so. We would advise your manager on your fitness to work without giving away any details of your medical condition.
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Do I have to be referred to the Occupational Health Unit by my manager?

University of Edinburgh Health & Safety Department
You should contact the Occupational Health Unit to discuss your concerns. Adjustments may need to be made prior to your return to work. You may also wish to contact your manager to discuss your return further.
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Where can I find information about a health care practitioner?

Secretary of Health and Human Resources: Frequently Asked Qu...
To find information about any health care practitioner licensed by one of the thirteen boards of the Department of Health Professions, visit www.dhp.virginia.gov and click on License Lookup. You can then search by license number, name, occupation, license status or zip code. This site provides licensing information, location and additional public information. For additional information on doctors of medicine, osteopathic medicine or podiatry, click on Doctors’ Profiles.
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How can I be reassured that the Occupational Health Unit is a confidential service?

University of Edinburgh Health & Safety Department
The OHU is staffed by trained Occupational Health Nurses and an Occupational Health Physician. They are health professionals who have a duty to respect confidentiality. The OHU will provide travel immunisations and advice if you are expected to travel on University business (conference, field trip, etc), otherwise this service should be provided by your GP or travel clinic.
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What type of adjustments can the Occupational Health Unit recommend?

University of Edinburgh Health & Safety Department
Following a period of absence from work, the OHU can recommend a phased return to work, which means the employee will return on a part time basis and build up his/her hours to full time over a determined period (often 6 weeks). A temporary or more permanent change of duties can also be advised, as well as changes to the environment (better seating arrangements etc). The recommendations always need to be approved by your manager and/or your Human Resources Adviser Yes, you can.
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What is the medical surveillance (occupational health) program?

FAQ's
any new serious health condition which might affect your immune system (e.g. radiation or chemotherapy)
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How do I sign up for the occupational health and medical surveillance programs?

Frequently Asked Questions
Please contact Sue Pedrick, RN, Nursing and Wellness Center at 864-656-5529. You can also train online at http://www.hehd.clemson.edu/MSP/.
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How do I access information from my medical records?

Frequently Asked Questions: University of Iowa Health Care
All requests for copies of medical records must be received in writing. Requests via e-mail cannot be accepted. For a HIPAA compliant form to authorize release of medical information, please click here. For a Spanish version of the form, please click here. To request a pre-printed form be sent to you via e-mail or by mail, please e-mail HIM-ConsentForm@uiowa.edu. To avoid delays in processing, please review the form carefully and complete all sections.
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Who is a Medical Practitioner ?

The New India Assurance Co. Ltd.
A Medical Practitioner is one who is engaged in the medical profession, who holds a degree/diploma of a recognized institution and is registered by the Medical Council of the respective state in India. It will include a physician, specialist and surgeon.
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How do I find health and medical information on the Internet?

Lake Erie College - Lincoln Library
The library's Science & Environment (http://www.lec.edu/library/science.php) page has a section devoted to Health/Medical sources (http://www.lec.edu/library/science.php#Health). Both scholarly and popular sites are listed in this section. Begin your research with the MeSH browser (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/MBrowser.html). This lists the subject terms used for certain medical terms, enabling you to find the medical term rather than the commonly used term.
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Question: Where do I go if the Occupational Health Center is closed when my accident occurs?

FAQs/How to - Introduction
Answer: If the accident occurs when the Occupational Health Center is closed, go to any area hospital or your primary care doctor. You must call the Occupational Health Center Call-In Line within 24 hours to schedule an appointment at the Occupational Health Center.
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What is an Environmental Medical Unit?

Autism Society of America: Environmental Health Frequently A...
EMU is a specially designed and constructed residential or hospital facility providing a short-term stay for a child with ASD. During the stay, the child’s symptom triggers are identified so that they be avoided and eventually tolerated again. Although they do not yet exist in the U.S., EMUs would allow researchers to see and identify the role of exposures in ASDs and other illnesses (see Environmental Exposures and ASDs: Making the Connection by Claudia S. Miller, M.D., M.S.).
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Do I need to participate in the Occupational Health Program and medical surveillance?

UCSD Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
You will need to take the risk assessment screening questionnaire located online at the EH&S web site to determine if you are required to enroll in the program or if it is recommended that you enroll in the program.
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Will anyone have access to my medical information?

FAQ :: Medfolios.com
No. Your medical records are between you and your doctor. DocFolios is an organized log that stays with you, wherever you take it and can be viewed by only those medical professionals that you present it to.
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Can I access my health information?

St Marys - Privacy Overview
Yes, you have a right to access your personal health information, and St Mary’s General Hospital has an obligation to make it available to you, with limited exceptions. Exceptions are made if releasing your information would put yourself or a third party at risk, St Mary’s General Hospital may choose not to disclose some, or all of that information.
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UHN: Patients & Visitors - Your Privacy
You have a right to access your personal health information, and UHN has an obligation to make it available to you, with limited exceptions. Exceptions are made if releasing your information would put yourself or a third party at risk, UHN may choose not to disclose some, or all of that information.
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How does a health program access information on Catastrophic Emergency Health Fund?

Frequently Asked Questions
Visit the Benefits section of the website. A detailed document is available for you to download, full of important information.
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What are the Occupational Health requirements?

Frequently Asked Questions — Medical Sciences Division...
With your letter of confirmation informing you that you have been offered a place on the Elective Programme at Oxford University you will be sent forms to complete to state that you have received various vaccinations.? ? You will need to be free from Hepatitis B antigen (HB AG), immunised against Hepatitis B and have a Hepatitis B antibody response (anti-HB) of >100iu/L.
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What information can I access?

Lids - FAQ's
lids.com™ and hatworld.com™ gives you access to the following information about you for the limited purpose of viewing and, in certain cases, updating that information. This list will change as our Web site evolves. Order Tracking - Gives you the ability to track orders and view order history. To access your Order Tracking information, click on the "My Account" link in the top portion of the site.
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Where can I find medical advice or health information?

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If your question has not been answered above, please forward comments, suggestions and feedback through our online form.
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Is LSA-Talk a reliable source of health and medical information?

LSA-Talk FAQ
Much useful and helpful information can be found by the sharing of experiences, knowledge and advice among caregivers. However, ultimate decisions regarding treatments and medication should be made by consultation with your physician. The Lowe Syndrome Association is not responsible for medical information that is shared on LSA-Talk. All LSA-Talk messages should be considered the opinion or suggestion of another member, and not medical advice.
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What are the boundaries on medical records and health information?

NNMC - HIPAA - FAQs
With few exceptions, such as appropriate law enforcement or public interest needs, patients’ PHI may only be used for treatment, payment and health care operations (TPO). Health information covered by HIPAA generally may not be used for purposes not related to health care, such as:
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Why might a medical practitioner want to refer a patient to an iridologist?

Iridology FAQ
If the client has general systemic problems of an unresolved nature including symptoms ranging from simple diffuse feelings of malaise to systemic chronic disturbances, referral for evaluation by an iridologist is an efficient means of acquiring an objective genetic profile of the client's constitutional characteristics, both physiological and behavioral.
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How do I make a complaint about a medical practitioner?

Medical Practitioners Board of Victoria
You can do this by completing a Notification Form. This can be downloaded from the website by clicking this link (http://www.medicalboardvic.org.au/content.php?sec=20) or you can have a copy sent to you in the mail by phoning the Board’s Professional Conduct Department on 03 9655 0560. The person making the notification (or their representative) needs to sign the authority section on the form so the Board can investigate.
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What will an Antiageing Medical Practitioner do for me?

Australasian Anti-ageing Academy
Antiageing Medical Practitioner will firstly take a detailed history about your health and that of your immediate family to understand your risks and current health status. They will then do a physical examination based upon the history you give. Following that you can expect to have a variety of tests done which may include blood, saliva, hair or urine testing to determine your hormonal, nutritional and biochemical status.
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