Getting support from occupational health
Occupational health services (työterveyshuolto) exist precisely to maintain your ability to work, and you can go there before you're ill. This guide explains how to prepare for a visit and what tools occupational health has at its disposal.
You will need
- Your occupational health service's contact details (from your employer or the intranet)
- Notes on your symptoms and what's loading you
- A calendar
- A trusted person if needed
Steps
Find out about your occupational health service
Your employer is obliged to provide preventive occupational health care. Find out whether the agreement also includes medical care and how to book appointments.
Write down your situation
Book an appointment with a nurse
Be honest
Ask about support measures
Ask for a work ability meeting
Agree on follow-up
Get help elsewhere too if needed
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