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  • Occupational Health Services

    How Occupational Health Services and Those of Your GP Differ

    Among the most likely reasons for the average patient to visit his or her general practitioner is to seek treatment for some minor ailment, such as a cold or flu. Others may do so for a routine check, such as those that are important to the management of chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension. Still others may have been requested to attend by a life insurance company, in order to undergo some routine tests prior to being granted cover. Nobody, however, is likely to present himself at the reception desk and declare that he is there to find out whether or not he has the physical qualities required to work in a coalmine or for a job as a steeplejack. Nevertheless, such evaluations are both necessary and available, but are strictly the responsibility of a practitioner who is qualified and registered to provide occupational health services.

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  • Occupational Clinic

    The Evolution of Occupational Health and the Specialised Clinics

    While most people may assume, and be correct in their belief, that the concept of an occupational health clinic is a comparatively new one, the fact that workers can be adversely affected by their jobs or by their working environment has been known for centuries. It is recorded that the early physicians of ancient Egypt first associated the diseases commonly encountered among slaves with their maltreatment by supervisors and the condition under which they were required to work and live.

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  • Will the medical aid cover my medical should my company send me for one?

    Unfortunately occupational health medicals are not covered by primary healthcare medical aid providers. However your company should be liable for your medical unless otherwise specified in your employment contract.   

  • Construction Employee Medicals

    Download the Free Annexure 3 Document As per the new construction regulation. It is mandatory that all Construction companies complete this form prior to sending their employees for medicals. The information must be completed as per the information required on the document in order for the medical practitioner to determine the correct course of screening for the employee.

    Click Here To Download The Free Annexure 3

  • Clinic Based Services

    Our occupational health centre is based in Kempton Park Gauteng and is fully equipped with the latest occupational health screening technology. Each individual receives accurate screening… We have a same day medical certificate policy in that the employee receives his/her medical certificate directly after the medical assessment. 

  • Occupational Health Services

    FITMED24 provides occupational health services to all industry sectors within South Africa and beyond. All occupational health services standards comply with current South African Occupational health legislation and Industry requirements. These services are provided at our Kempton Park clinic or with our mobile units which travel nationally

  • May you disclose my medical information to my employer?

    We are bound by a professional code of conduct when disclosing private and confidential patient information. It is not ethical to provide an employees’ medical history to his/her employer.  The basic screening results such as spirometry, audio, and vision screening results are provided to the employer. The general physical examination and patient information which is disclosed to us such as previous illness, disease, HIV Status is not disclosed. An outcome of fitness based on your physical examination will be specified in General terms as fit, not fit, fit with restriction or temporarily unfit. The patient must sign a waiver of confidentiality drafted by his company on a company letterhead for us to release any personal information to the employers should it be required.    

  • Is your medical certificate accepted by all mines?

    Our medical certificates are performed according to South African mining and construction surveillance regulations. However many mines in South Africa make use of their own medical facilities or contracted medical facilities such as local hospitals to monitor and manage their occupational health surveillance programs. Most mines insist that you utilize their medical facilities or service providers. However if your customer requires you to produce a medical certificate for your employee, our certificate will most certainly be accepted

  • Do you do a generic medical test without a medical surveillance program?

    Yes we do although we prefer testing according to a health surveillance program for accuracy. However not many companies have active surveillance programs and do not work in hazardous or restrictive environments therefore we provide a standard medical which determines the employee’s health condition according to the work they perform.
    Standard medicals are done for most industries which consist of: 
    •    Full physical examination (urine, blood pressure, pulse rate, ENT exam, limb function, weight-height BMI, Glucose if required)
    •    Lung function test
    •    Vision screening test (Machine only)
    •    Audiometry test incorporating the 171 required government instruction
    •    Medical certificate stating – Fit │ Not fit │ Fit with restrictions │  Temporarily unfit.

  • Can my General Practitioner provide me with a work medical?

    Your private Doctor (GP) can declare you fit to work. He/she may also provide you with a note stating that you are fit to work. However if your GP is not a registered Occupational Health Medical Practitioner your medical certificate will most likely not be accepted by your customers SHEQ department and will also not be recognized by the labour department.