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It is important to understand what impact a patient's disability has on their work capability. Also, patients will normally have a good idea of what adjustments could help them. Remember though, it is for the employer to take a view on whether it would be reasonable to implement the adjustments.

Consider how the EA can help support your patients who wish to return to, or remain in work.

In the space below, list 5 key questions that might help you to understand what effect a patient's disability has on their work capability.

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Useful Questions

You could ask the following:

What does your job currently involve? What tasks do you perform and under what conditions (e.g. demanding targets, short timescales)?
In what way does your health or disability affect your ability to work?
What aspects of your work do you find difficult?
Which tasks can you still undertake?
What would help you to work?
What are the main obstacles to you working?
Does your employer have access to occupational health advice?

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