Fitness for Work

This is the revised edition of a reference work on occupational medicine which provides comprehensive information and guidance on the effects of medical conditions on working capability. Each chapter is devoted to a separate system and written by an occupational physician in co-operation with a specialist in the field. Every common medical problem is covered. The reader will find practical guidance on the employment potential and assessment of almost anyone with an illness or disability. The book also contains detailed discussions on the general, legal and ethical aspects of the employment of workers with ill-health or disability.