Inside this issue

Testing times pp03

Absence rates pp04-05

FOHN/AOHNP merger pp05

Flu vaccine pp05

Consent update pp05

Mental health pp05

Fee for intervention pp06

OH&S appointments pp06

Trans workers pp06-07

HBV jab shortage pp07

Guidance on disability pp07

We OH the champions pp08

Supporting parents with pre-term babies pp08

Back pain and sciatica pp08

REACH consultation pp08

Vicarious liability for independent doctor’s conduct pp09-11

Employment tribunals pp11

Asbestos prosecution pp11

Vibration fine pp11

Obituary: Ching Aw – OH crusader pp12-13

A tribute to Professor Tar-Ching Aw

Did NICE get it all wrong? pp14-16

Why NICE’s workplace health and wellbeing guidance has not hit the mark

Problem gambling in the workplace, part 1 pp17-20 CPD

Part 1: recognising gambling addiction

Working with HIV pp21-24

Supporting employment for people living with HIV infection

Population ageing and work, part 2 pp25-30

Part 2: effects and solutions at work

Hand-arm vibration syndrome, part 7.  HAVS not: pp31-35

Cumulative and impact trauma disorders of the hand – work-related, but not due to hand-arm vibration

Medical mistakes and criminal prosecutions pp36-37

When can medical negligence be grounds for criminal prosecution?

PTSD risk for paediatric trainees pp38

Stress test text pp38-39

GETSET go for chronic fatigue pp39-40

Sedentary work pp40

Passive leadership pp40-41

Return to work pp41-42

Noise induced hearing loss pp42

Personal Learning Zone in this issue pp43 CPD