Hi,
I am trying to return to work after a "not work related' medical condition. I was diagnosed with an acute heart condition requiring urgent surgery. After 8 weeks off work, my GP recommended a gradual return to full-time work (over 4 weeks) and 12 months break from overnight shifts. The Cardiologist also supported morning shifts for the next 4 months and medically cleared me to return to work.
My psychologists said same as the doctor and suggested I have a break from the vicarious trauma of the job for 12 months.
As a result of those letters, the HR specialist has ordered an independent medical assessment with an external provider.
A copy of the work referral to the medical service arrived today and it was scary to read. Lines from the documents I submitted have been taken out of context and reconstructed to suggest incapacity for me to do the job. The psychologist was outraged when she read the referral.
I don't know anything about the medical service and what medical test they can demand and for what purpose they would need my entire medical history. I do not want to attend another medical examination, given the specialists that are already involved.
14 years in the job, no work performance issues...5 years overnights mostly, 20:00 to 06:00. It's a 24/365 call centre.
Feels like my work is doctor shopping. What's wrong with my specialist's opinions and clearances?
I need urgent help with this employment law matter...someone to review the docs...
Thanks
I am trying to return to work after a "not work related' medical condition. I was diagnosed with an acute heart condition requiring urgent surgery. After 8 weeks off work, my GP recommended a gradual return to full-time work (over 4 weeks) and 12 months break from overnight shifts. The Cardiologist also supported morning shifts for the next 4 months and medically cleared me to return to work.
My psychologists said same as the doctor and suggested I have a break from the vicarious trauma of the job for 12 months.
As a result of those letters, the HR specialist has ordered an independent medical assessment with an external provider.
A copy of the work referral to the medical service arrived today and it was scary to read. Lines from the documents I submitted have been taken out of context and reconstructed to suggest incapacity for me to do the job. The psychologist was outraged when she read the referral.
I don't know anything about the medical service and what medical test they can demand and for what purpose they would need my entire medical history. I do not want to attend another medical examination, given the specialists that are already involved.
14 years in the job, no work performance issues...5 years overnights mostly, 20:00 to 06:00. It's a 24/365 call centre.
Feels like my work is doctor shopping. What's wrong with my specialist's opinions and clearances?
I need urgent help with this employment law matter...someone to review the docs...
Thanks