What should I tell my GP?

Before visiting your doctor, think about how your work may be affecting your health. When you meet your GP, tell them anything about your work that you think is relevant, such as:

• Your job.
• The tasks you do.
• How long you have worked there.
• Previous jobs.
• Any sudden or significant incidents at work.
• Any repetitive work you do, such as typing, lifting, and twisting.
• Any chemicals, sprays, dyes, cleaning materials, etc, you use, either sometimes or regularly;
• The stresses at work, such as long hours, high pressure, bullying and harassment.

Any of this information could be relevant to your ill health.

It helps to make a list of the points you want to tell your GP before your appointment.