Founder ASCEND Occupational Medicine Consulting Loma Linda University School of Medicine Rancho Cucamonga, California
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 2.8 million non-fatal, recordable, injuries and illnesses in the US in 2019. Work-related injuries result in multiple days of lost productivity, which translates into lost revenue for employers, workers, families, and the larger community. Most injuries, particularly musculoskeletal injuries, have a defined time course for recovery. While many patients return to work within a reasonable time frame, managing patients who do not wish to return to work quickly can be challenging.
Learning Objectives:
Identify the recognized time course for most work - related injuries
Recognize the barriers to recovery during the clinical encounter
Implement communication techniques for sharing expectations of recovery and the return - to - work timeline with workers (W)