How much have adverse occupational health outcomes among construction workers improved over time? Evidence from 25 years of medical screening.
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DOI: 10.1002/ajim.23445
Abstract: BACKGROUND Construction workers have always had a high risk of occupational illnesses. We used 25 years of data from a medical screening program serving older construction workers to determine how much health outcomes have improved… read more here.
Keywords: occupational health; medical screening; health outcomes; construction workers ... See more keywords
18 The Impact And Efficiency Of Medical Screening Exams In Forward Treatment Areas At NYC Public Hospitals During The Initial COVID-19 Surge
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DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2021.07.019
Abstract: Background: New York City (NYC) experienced a dramatic surge of infections with the novel SARS-CoV-2 virus in March 2020. The rapid increase in patients presenting to emergency departments (EDs) necessitated a change in intake processes… read more here.
Keywords: emr based; treatment; medical screening; treatment areas ... See more keywords
Questioning ‘Informed Choice’ in Medical Screening: The Role of Neoliberal Rhetoric, Culture, and Social Context
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DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11091230
Abstract: Participation in medical screening programs is presented as a voluntary decision that should be based on an informed choice. An informed choice is often emphasized to rely on three assumptions: (1) the decision-maker has available… read more here.
Keywords: information; medical screening; choice; informed choice ... See more keywords
Age-based medical screening of drivers in Switzerland: an ecological study comparing accident rates with Austria and Germany.
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DOI: 10.57187/smw.2022.40005
Abstract: BACKGROUND In Switzerland, as in various other countries throughout the world, elderly drivers have to pass a medical screening assessment every two years to keep their driver's licence. The scientific literature shows no clear evidence… read more here.
Keywords: screening policy; medical screening; risk; policy ... See more keywords