past TB history-help
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Concerned4us
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A pre-employment physical will likely ask if you have ever been treated for a whole list of things; answer truthfully. Plan to have proof of treatment and cure and be willing to provide a release of this information from your doctor if required. It is not likely to be a big issue except where TB test is required by law - like in schools, etc. Your local public health department and the HR representative of your employer will have knowledge of this issue.
If the lung damage limits your work conditions or duties (such as not work around chemical vapors, ...), this would need to be listed as needing disability accomodations but would not disqualify you from jobs whose physical requirements you meet. You obviously would not apply for jobs which you are physically unable to perform. Plan to have proof of accomodations or limitations required by physician's orders available and be willing to provide a release. Let HR walk you through this; they must protect your privacy rights. If you require no disability accomodations, just handle it with the physical like all other medical records. There are significant protections for your privacy in medical records and treatment. No one you work with will need to know of this history.
For the very best advice based on your specific health situation, speak with an attorney with a specialty in employment (not immigration) law about your rights and responsibilities. Since you appear to be concerned, the cost of a consultation could be justified for your peace of mind. If you are at a US university, the job placement office or student services/disability advocacy office may also have some information; you would need to speak with a high level administrator - not one of the support staff.
Don't worry. It is not a big problem as long as you are cured. Actually, if you have been in a US university setting as a student, you have been through one of the harder health screening processes that I have personally experienced.
If the lung damage limits your work conditions or duties (such as not work around chemical vapors, ...), this would need to be listed as needing disability accomodations but would not disqualify you from jobs whose physical requirements you meet. You obviously would not apply for jobs which you are physically unable to perform. Plan to have proof of accomodations or limitations required by physician's orders available and be willing to provide a release. Let HR walk you through this; they must protect your privacy rights. If you require no disability accomodations, just handle it with the physical like all other medical records. There are significant protections for your privacy in medical records and treatment. No one you work with will need to know of this history.
For the very best advice based on your specific health situation, speak with an attorney with a specialty in employment (not immigration) law about your rights and responsibilities. Since you appear to be concerned, the cost of a consultation could be justified for your peace of mind. If you are at a US university, the job placement office or student services/disability advocacy office may also have some information; you would need to speak with a high level administrator - not one of the support staff.
Don't worry. It is not a big problem as long as you are cured. Actually, if you have been in a US university setting as a student, you have been through one of the harder health screening processes that I have personally experienced.
Concerned4us
Banned
There are more specific tests that are used when the typical skin test shows positive or when it is known that someone has been exposed to someone with active TB. Go the the university's health service or the local public health department; they can either perform it or refer you to a medical lab that can.
thanks concerned4us...i am already in US university and i am healthcare professional...i dont have any physical limitations for my job....i know that u have answered almost all my question but i dont have my past medical records with me so do i have to produce that..and before coming to US i did bring my chest x ray with me so is that enough..
Concerned4us
Banned
I doubt that your treatment records prior to entering the US will be a big issue especially if (as it seems) that you were treated and cured prior to entry. Since entering you likely have had some contact with the US health care system (such as the university's student health service) so you do have a recent health history you can present if requested.
As a health care professional, you have access to many resources not available outside that environment. The HR people have likely had a lot of experience with employees who have been in similar situations due to exposure to patients and will be easier to work with than in another environment.
You are wise to take a proactive approach. Again, I encourage you to consult with an attorney if you need more reassurance or information. (On a personal note, I am glad your treatment was successfu!. I had an elderly family member die from complications of TB and am always happy to hear of a good outcome.)
As a health care professional, you have access to many resources not available outside that environment. The HR people have likely had a lot of experience with employees who have been in similar situations due to exposure to patients and will be easier to work with than in another environment.
You are wise to take a proactive approach. Again, I encourage you to consult with an attorney if you need more reassurance or information. (On a personal note, I am glad your treatment was successfu!. I had an elderly family member die from complications of TB and am always happy to hear of a good outcome.)
