The working wounded

Article Abstract:

People who are told that they are HIV positive often try to find out as much as they can about the condition as a way of coping with it, according to Roger Ashman, who was diagnosed as HIV positive in Jan 1994. He was at that time managing a hospital catering service, which has a very stressful job. He had already been open about his sexuality, but did not feel that his employer needed to know about his HIV status. He eventually came close to a nervous breakdown, and was greatly assisted by establishing contact with the hospital's occupational health department.

Psychological aspects, Interview, HIV patients, Ashman, Roger

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The working wounded

Article Abstract:

A fireman describes how he suffered a heart attack at the age of 31 despite keeping himself very fit, passing both army and fire brigade physicals. He tells how he threw himself into a strenuous exercise regime at the rehabilitation centre, resulting in an exceptional rate of recovery. He describes how he pursued a legal route to be able to continue his job as a fireman, based on passing a new HGV fitness test.

Health aspects, Physiological aspects, Heart attack, Fire fighters, Firefighters

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