This shared component prompts clinicians to consider whether a patient’s asthma may be linked to their occupation. It appears only when asthma has been recently added to the record.
This prompt appears dynamically when:
The patient has a newly recorded asthma diagnosis
The system identifies this as a recent addition (e.g. within the past few months)
Field | Purpose |
| Occupation or Workplace Exposure | Record any known workplace exposure to dust, fumes, chemicals, etc. |
| Occupational Cause Suspected | Checkbox or code confirming potential work-related cause |
| Advice Given | Confirm discussion about reducing exposure or referring to occupational health |
| Referral Made | Optional field for referral to OH, respiratory specialist, or GPwER |
🧠 Occupational asthma may qualify for additional workplace protections or compensation — documentation is key.
Occupational asthma is under-recognised but accounts for 1 in 6 adult-onset asthma cases
Early recognition may prevent long-term harm and inappropriate treatment
Documentation may support patient advocacy or legal claims if applicable
“Have your symptoms started or worsened since starting your job?”
“Are you exposed to dust, smoke, fumes, or chemicals at work?”
“Do your symptoms improve when you're away from work?”
This component ensures clinicians are prompted to assess a possible occupational trigger for new asthma diagnoses and supports accurate documentation, referrals, and patient protection.