I Need an MRI Scan

withabix

Katykat wrote:

hanks guys, and withabix, it probably is an occupational hazard, but its more general "wear & tear" rather than an accident or injury. Like that shykins about there being a scanner "upnorth". Its a like us saying "downsouth" when in fact we mean anything further than Stoke. I was anticipating about £500, though I've found one in Suffolf for £350. OS says its worth travelling to save £150. Loves me really.

Katykat, I would say 'wear & tear' through your work IS a work-related injury. Many people in my industry (civil engineering) suffer from incremental injuries such as damaged hearing and Hand Arm Vibration damage. Both accumulated over many years, but both attributable to their employment.

In your case, the damage to your spine could be incremental damage resulting from your employer exposing you to hazards over a long period of time, without properly assessing the risks and witohut providing an alternative way of doing a job with a lower risk or lower exposure to the same hazard.

Just because you work in the medical sector doesn't mean that you have to be damaged by it.

I would advising contacting your union - they will be well up on this issue.