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Work restrictions: documenting a patient's return to work
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Work restrictions: documenting a patient's return to work

Kerri L. Rupe
The Nurse practitioner, Vol.35(11), pp.49-53
11/01/2010
DOI: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000388901.49604.a8
PMID: 20975450

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Abstract

Patients frequently ask NPs to write work restrictions, even if it is not in their best interest. This article helps providers construct valid work restrictions and addresses specific tasks and issues to keep the patient and coworkers safe when returning to work.

Nursing Patient Care Planning Absenteeism Back Pain/diagnosis/therapy Disability Evaluation Documentation/methods Humans Male Middle Aged Nurse Practitioners/organization & administration Primary Health Care/methods Work Capacity Evaluation Workload

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