What happens at OHP (Occupational Health Physician)?

LegacyUser

I've an appt w/ Dr Philip McCrea. Does anyone have experience with seeing an OHP- Dr. McCrea in particular?

How does it go? Do they perform an on-the-spot diagnosis even though x-rays, blood tests, MRI's, etc are needed? Or should I just "know" to take copies of tests with me?

Do they form an opinion in one visit? How long is the typical appointment?

I am not a dosser, but naturally nervous. Any info will be appreciated.

Cheers, Off_2C

LegacyUser

Could the mods please move this to Long Term Illness?
It may be more relevant there.
Thanks,
Off_2C

dudara

Moved to Long Term Illness as per OP's request.

dudara

LegacyUser

Surely someone has been sent by their work to an OHP to determine if their conditions are legitimate and worthy of reasonable accommodation?

I have no idea what to expect. I've not been contacted by the OHP's office advising me to bring any information.

Please?

BrigR

Hope this helps a bit... Went to see one twice recently. The very nice lady doctor told me right in the beginning that all information is confidential and she'll only pass on to my employer what I feel comfortable to know. She basically listened to the story of my woes, was very sympathetic and understanding, no physical examination at all. That may depend on the case though. I was suffering from a kind of Autoimmune disease that attacked my joints but didn't fit any label. She knew the Rheumatologist that treated me. Basically after the first visit she told me to stay out for another couple of weeks and then come back to see if the medication had kicked in. The first appointment lasted for about 20 min. The second was even shorter, I was basically asked did I want to go back to work and did I feel fit to do my work. So I went back the following week, she recommended an easing in period and that was it.
Good luck with your appointment and I hope all goes well for you.

IrishZeus

Off_2C_OHP wrote: »

I've an appt w/ Dr Philip McCrea. Does anyone have experience with seeing an OHP- Dr. McCrea in particular?

How does it go? Do they perform an on-the-spot diagnosis even though x-rays, blood tests, MRI's, etc are needed? Or should I just "know" to take copies of tests with me?

Do they form an opinion in one visit? How long is the typical appointment?

I am not a dosser, but naturally nervous. Any info will be appreciated.

Cheers, Off_2C

Not sure if you have been to this or not yet but I work in an Occ Health practice. (Not Dr. McCrea's practice)

There is no on-the-spot diagnosis - the OHP will review your case, medical hx, reports from your specialists and any available info. All this will be kept entirely confidential from your employer unless you give specific written consent to release it. If they need further info they will ask for your consent to contact your GP/specialist.

Typical appt is 20-30 mins long depending on what you are in for. Physical conditions generally are shorter appts - mental health appts can be longer due to more complicated backgrounds and longer discussions with the doc. I would recommend you bring a copy of all reports with you.

The whole point of Occ Health is to be objective so there is no need to fear that the doc will side with your employer- you will get a fair outcome!

kangaroo

IrishZeus wrote: »

The whole point of Occ Health is to be objective so there is no need to fear that the doc will side with your employer- you will get a fair outcome!

If one is going to an occupational health physician as an insurance company sent you e.g. you have a PHI policy, I think one needs to be cautious. I have heard of plenty of instances where reports have been "unfair"/over-optimistic/similar. ETA: I've just re-read the thread and see the OP is asking about accommodations - not sure I have heard many stories about them.