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  • 03-09-2016 1:09pm
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    Lucia1
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭


    Hi, I've been teaching for 20 years but my health has deteriorated in the past few years. I suffer with deafness and chronic pain disorder. I have an appointment with medmark soon and I'm just wondering what to expect. I'm haven't taken anytime of work but I am struggling to hear my students. I'd be very grateful for any advice.


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    TheDriver
    Registered Users Posts: 12,518 ✭✭✭✭TheDriver


    Who is sending you?


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    #3
    Lucia1
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭Lucia1


    Etb


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    evolving_doors
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,812 ✭✭✭✭evolving_doors


    I don't know what the consequences are with rubber stamping for illness etc., but if you can I would consider getting another opinion (from a specialist) ASAP before getting anything officially stamped just by medmark.

    I had to go to a few different routes for about 2 years before I found someone who could help me to fix a hearing issue in one ear (I thought it was permanent). I could just about manage in class so I wasn't too bad, but of course everyone's medical situation is different.
    Have you been down the medical route already? (you don't need to go into specifics!), like, is medmark your final port of call now, or is it your first option?

    Someone else her might be better explaining what happens next after medmark, but I'd also advise getting onto the union and ask them what the implications of taking time off are. This might enable you to plan sooner if/when you need to take time off.


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    griffin100
    Registered Users Posts: 4,915 ✭✭✭griffin100


    I've worked with Medmark in the past as I used them as our occ health specialists and referred many people to them. They have some very good doctors (or did then).

    They'll assess your fitness for work and report back to your employer with 3 basic results:
    1. You are fit for work
    2. You are fit for work with restrictions / accommodations
    3. You are unfit for work

    Before making a decision they may refer you for a specialist review or contact your treating physician for further details if you have one.

    With ongoing chronic conditions option 2 is the usual result, although over time it may progress to option 3 if your condition worsens.

    If you need accommodation to continue working your employer must provide same as long as it's 'reasonable'. If your employer cannot accommodate you or you are deemed unfit for work you may be assessed then for the long term sickness options available in the PS.


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