Table 4 Overview of the vocational rehabilitative decisions (VRDs) in relation to adequacy and the decision’s agent
Adequacy of VRD with respect to communication with employer: | VRD taken by: | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Physician | Employee | Physician and Employee | ||
Adequate Not needed, accepted, planned, or already communicated | No rehab needed Employee no longer exposed Alternative follow-up | N/A | Already known HAVS Rehabilitation accepted | |
Semi-adequate Not yet communicated or communicated without diagnosis | Shorter period until next MCV | N/A | Medical investigation commenced | |
Inadequate Not communicated at all | Individual recommendations only No action despite findings | Rehabilitation declined | N/A |