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The doctor needs to understand the working life of his/her patient.

What does he do-can it be defined precisely?

Where does he/she work-factory, office, inside, outside?

What skills does he have-spraying, trades like bricklaying etc.?

What training has he required?

What substances, are handled-animal skins, foodstuffs etc?

What precautions-masks, visors, fume cupboards?

What toxic products is he exposed to-dye stuffs, benzene, organo-phosphates?

Do the other workers get sick?

In essence an Occupational Health History covering every job from leaving school until retirement.

Hobbies may also be important e.g pigeon breeders.