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Occupational medicine is a growing, specialized field. It is set up to provide workers with medical care focused on possible injuries, risks, hazards, illnesses or diseases that they may have been exposed to due to their career choice. The doctors and clinics that have been contracted to provide care to employees are trained for the possible environmental risks as well, and will be able to let workers know if they should immediately seek hospital medical attention. Some of the higher risk job sites, like coal miners, construction workers, and other jobs may have urgent care centers located on the job site, with trained physicians ready to offer emergency care until the employee can be taken to the hospital. Another aspect of occupational medicine is doctors and specialists who evaluate the physical or mental risks that can be caused by the working environment, and recommend safety, health and hygiene procedures that must be followed to minimize and prevent these risks. If you have received a severe injury at work, you should speak with your company. They should be able to recommend a rehabilitation clinic that is associated with your occupation. If you are searching for a specific doctor practice, disability specialist, or physical therapy provider affiliated with your occupation, begin by asking your company what care they offer. You can also ask colleagues, or check online for further enquires. Before visiting a center in your community, find out what costs you company will cover, or what will come out of pocket. Make sure that they are trained to treat your special needs, and that they care about you as a patient. If they meet these standards, try visiting the practice and seeing what you think. He or she may be the doctor you need.
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