Patient question
How should a patient with coronary heart disease communicate with their employer about requesting a work adjustment without disclosing their full medical records?
Answer reviewed by Gao Yuxia, Chief Physician
Professional answer
First, check with the employer about the specific materials required for the request. Then ask the doctor to assess the necessary work restrictions and their duration. You can ask whether it is sufficient to submit only documentation related to work arrangements, without providing the full medical records. Whether a work adjustment is needed should be determined by a professional assessment, and the materials required should be confirmed with the employer.