Marshfield Clinic puts greater emphasis on occupations in patient records

Andrew Dowd, The Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wis.
Updated ·4 min read

Jun. 11—EAU CLAIRE — Given the large part of most people's lives they spend at work and how working conditions can play a role in a person's well-being, Marshfield Clinic Health System added a special spot on patient medical records for patients' occupations.

The added prominence on records will help doctors better treat and diagnose health problems for patients by keeping workplace factors in mind when discussing medical issues.

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