Taking an Occupational History

Question 1

list potential occupational hazards

Answer 1

Question 2

describe the correlation between cotton mill conditions and lung problems

Answer 2

• cotton dust can cause byssinosis

Question 3

describe the relationship between cancer and the workplace

Answer 3

• cancer has a long (>10 years) latency period
  
  • but need to check to see how this releates to specific carcinogens and other cancers

Question 4

describe the CH²OPD² mnemonic

Answer 4

• community
• home
• hobbies
• occupation
• personal habits
• diet
• drugs