Competencies in Occupational Health/Health and Work for medical undergraduates

Competency 4 - Maintaining relationship with patients: maintaining trust; professional behaviour

Objective: to ensure the appreciation of the professional position of the OH advisor, employer and employees

AREA OF COMPETENCE:

WIDER RELATIONSHIPS IN HEALTH AND EMPLOYMENT

Occupational health doctors often work as part of a multidisciplinary team and have responsibilities and relationships that go beyond the 'medical team'. This might include contact with employers, employees, safety representatives, trade unions, health and safety professionals, government and other official agencies.