Occupational disease
Topic: Community health
Under Law 6331, a disease that results from exposure to occupational risks, such as noise-induced hearing loss, which is permanent but preventable, or, in health care workers, hepatitis B, hepatitis C or HIV after a sharps injury. The workplace physician or health provider who suspects one refers the worker to a provider authorized by the SGK, which reports a confirmed diagnosis to the SGK within 10 days. No co-payment is charged for care related to an occupational disease.
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What does Occupational disease mean?
Occupational disease is part of the Community health topic in nursing. Students meet it in class, on clinical placements and while preparing for exams.
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