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Medical Work Questionnaire

  • 17-10-2007 5:03pm
    #1
    Glacier
    Closed Accounts Posts: 647 ✭✭✭


    I've been asked to fill out a Medical Questionnaire for a job. I'm being treated for depression, is this likely to be a problem? Has anyone else ever had to do this?


Comments

  • #2
    Dudess
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37,214 ✭✭✭✭Dudess


    My advice would be not to mention it - not that it's anything to be ashamed of, but unfortunately there's still a stigma attached to it, and although most work places wouldn't have a problem with it, some would (although no doubt they'd never admit it unless pushed). To be fair, there may be employers who wouldn't have a problem with depression itself, but would be concerned that it could lead to a high degree of absenteeism on your part. But if neither the depression nor the medication you're on are likely to affect your performance at work/attendance, then why mention it? Employers are only concerned about any conditions that COULD affect your performance/attendance.


  • #3
    Glacier
    Closed Accounts Posts: 647 ✭✭✭Glacier


    You have to give your Doctor's name. I'm 23, and am healthy otherwise, so If I just didn't mention it do you think they would check?


  • #4
    minxmad
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33 ✭minxmad


    its very unlikely that they will check unless there is a condition you state in the quesionaire that could affect your job.
    If you dont disclose your condidtion it could affect you down the line if you have further bouts of depression and actually do need time off. If it "comes" out that this was longterm then you would have omitted something important.
    and they not view this kindly
    On the other hand most employers would be supportive and they ususally have a probationary period built in protect their if your absence reached unacceptable levels in that time.

    It is a tough one


  • #5
    leeroybrown
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,563 ✭✭✭leeroybrown


    minxmad wrote: »
    On the other hand most employers would be supportive and they ususally have a probationary period built in protect their if your absence reached unacceptable levels in that time.
    I'm not sure if I would concur about most employers being supportive. I think that many employers would be supportive in a situation where it was an existing permanent employee - what other choice do they have. If I were an employer it's an area in which I would want to tread very carefully as I would expect mental health issues to be potentially very awkward from a legal point of view.

    If the depression was being properly treated and was under control then I would tend towards not mentioning it unless absolutely necessary.


  • #6
    Dudess
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37,214 ✭✭✭✭Dudess


    leeroybrown wrote: »
    If I were an employer it's an area in which I would want to tread very carefully as I would expect mental health issues to be potentially very awkward from a legal point of view.
    It depends on the illness though. Clinical depression is usually very easily treated. Would that apply in your case OP?
    However, for example, bipolar depression may require a lot of time off.


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