Our work is integral to our lives The impact of illness and disease upon our ability to do our work or the impact of our work upon our sickness patterns are of vital consideration to the physician.

An occupational history will be necessary including

Each occupation

The exact job done

The particular problems, hazards, toxic substances

The duration working in this environment

Any precautions

Any known patterns of sickness among the workers

for each and every job……………..

from leaving school until leaving work/retiring and including hobbies and particular interests e.g breeding animals, amateur photography