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Documenting Applicant_Employee Medical Review

By Robert Hall

Apr. 1, 2000

This form is filled out by the physician or medical examiner to provide input to the employer about the employee’s medical condition.


CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION, ACCESS LIMITED TO:




APPLICANT / EMPLOYEE MEDICAL REVIEW


 


Physician, please complete this form and return to:


Employer: _________________________________
Attention: _________________________________


Address/Telephone:__________________________
__________________________________________


Including any pertinent medical reports by:
______________________.


Thank you.


Medical information may be required to determine if the individual meets the ADA definition of an individual with a disability and is entitled to an accommodation. EEOC TAM 6.6 Additionally, the employer may request medical documentation of functional limitations to support an accommodation request. EEOC TAM 3.6


 


Applicant / Employee Name:
__________________________________________________________


Job Title:
__________________________________________________________


 


Medical Review


I have reviewed the job description for this job title and examined the applicant/employee and it is my opinion that:


Applicant / Employee is currently able to perform all job functions described without posing a direct threat to the safety of self or others.   Yes ____    No _____


IF NO, Applicant / Employee has the following limitations in relation to described job functions.



Functional Limitation(s)  Duration


(Please be specific in your description)   (State period of time)


_________________________________________________   _________________________
_________________________________________________   _________________________
_________________________________________________   _________________________
_________________________________________________   _________________________



Medical Diagnosis:
____________________________________________________________


Additional Comments:
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________


 


 


Please complete the risk assessment portion on Page Two of this form


The assessment of risk must be based on reasonable medical judgment that relies on the most current medical knowledge and/or the best available objective evidence. EEOC TAM 4.5(4).


It is my opinion that the applicant/employee meets the health and safety requirements of this position.   Yes ___    No ____
(If no, complete the following section)


 


DIRECT THREAT RISK ASSESSMENT



The following factors must be considered in respect to the specific aspect of the disability that would pose a direct threat . The risk may not be speculative or temporary. It must be a significant risk of substantial harm. EEOC TAM 4.5(2)


(Please complete the following statements.)


Aspect of disability causing risk is: ____________________________


The type of harm this risk will cause is: __________________________
__________________________________________________________


(Check all statements that apply.)


______ The aspect of disability described will pose a risk for an extended period of time.


______ The resulting harm from this risk will be substantial.


______ It is highly probable that this harm will occur.


______ This significant risk of substantial harm is current or immediate.


Comments:
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________



Optional: Did the applicant and/or can you suggest any accommodations that could reduce or eliminate the health or safety risk and assist the individual to perform the essential functions of the job safely?
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________


Physician Signature
__________________________________________________________


Date _________________________


Medical Specialty
__________________________________________________________


The information and forms contained in this feature are intended to provide useful information on the topic covered, but should not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion.


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