Hypothetical Case
Studies A PAIN IN THE BACK
Mark, 32, is a self-employed builder.
He experienced severe back pain for the first time last
week. He's always had a little aching after long days at work, but when he lifted his daughter out
of the bath that day, pain shot all the way down one of his legs and his back has been hurting
ever since.
He is self-employed and has lost over £800 in income over these 5 days off work. More>>
NAUGHTY but NICE!
Jack is seven. He likes nothing better than making mischief! Jack's mum describes him as a lovely
boy, kind and generous, though she is worried about his lack of sleep, and his inability to sit
and relax like other children. Jack is always constipated.
He finds it difficult to concentrate, and his teachers describe him as hyperactive, and have asked
the local authority's Educational Psychologist to see him. More>>
LAPTOPS
Marie,
28, has been working as one of four IT consultants covering the whole of the UK since she
was promoted 6 months ago. She drives about 35K miles
Each day she spends about 6 hours on her small laptop and mobile phone, and she 'hot desks' as
there is usually no provision made for her in her customer's office. 'I never find a comfortable
chair, and I've been known to work from the top of a filing cabinet!' More>>
