What action should you take if an occupational cause is found or is likely?
Select one or more options from the answers below.
A. Correct. You should recommend removal or limitation of exposure to the hazard. In the case of some exposures, e.g. flour dust, this might mean the patient having to look for alternative tasks or even another job.
B. Correct. You would provide the appropriate treatment.
C. Correct. You would provide symptomatic relief.
D. Incorrect. You can only inform the employer with your patient's consent.
E. Correct. If you obtain specialist support, it may help with both the patient's management and the patient's ability to remain in work.
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