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Should Your Medical History Be Shared With Your Employer
Should Your Medical History Be Shared With Your Employer
S h or u l d y o u r m e d i c a l h i s t o r y b e
shared with your employer?
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1- Sharing medical history with employers can help them understand any accommodations or
support that may be needed for the employee to perform their job effectively.
2- Employers may need to know about an employee’s medical history in case of emergencies to
provide medical care if needed.
3- Medical history can also help employers make decisions about job responsibilities that could
impact the employee’s health.
4- Sharing medical history with employers can foster open communication and trust in the
workplace, leading to a more supportive work environment.
5- It’s important for employers to handle medical information confidentially and only share it
with individuals who have a legitimate need to know, such as supervisors.