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Working With A Chronic Disease.

Authors :
GOLDMAN, T. R.
Source :
Health Affairs. Feb2017, Vol. 36 Issue 2, p202-205. 4p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article discusses how employers should handle the special needs that an employee with a chronic disease might have which can continue for years after an illness is diagnosed. Topics include the case of Kim Hall, an event planner who underwent surgery and chemotherapy for colorectal cancer, definition of chronic disease, and the creation of workplace accommodation tool kits by Job Accommodation Network (JAN) and others to help supervisors understand the concept of accommodation.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02782715
Volume :
36
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Health Affairs
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
121154534
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1377/hlthaff.2016.1622