Occumed Assessment FAQ
Here, you'll find answers to common questions about Dr. Gerard Walker's services at Occumed. If you don't see what you're looking for, feel free to contact us for further assistance.
Occupational Medicine focuses on the interaction between work and health. Occupational Medicine Specialists (Occupational Physicians) are doctors who provide a wide range of services relating to the health of workers.
Occupational Medicine Specialists have a unique combination of knowledge, training and skills. These include a broad medical education, best practice knowledge of the treatment of ill and injured workers, and expertise in work disability management. The role of the
Occupational Medicine Specialist is to provide an independent and objective assessment of the person referred. It is the role of the family doctor and/or specialist to determine ongoing medical treatment. ​It is up to the referrer as to whether or not any opinion is accepted, or and recommendations followed.