title: The occupational medicine clinic of the National Centre for Occupational Health.
abstract: The clinic of the National Centre for Occupational Health is described as an example of a referral clinic for occupational disease. The activities and limitations of the clinic are described. Trends relevant to the development and running of such clinics in the RSA are considered. Features of clinical occupational medicine which distinguish it from other medical specialties are discussed, as is the problem of where to site such a clinic.
authors.affiliation: National Centre for Occupational Health, Johannesburg.
authors.forename: R I
authors.initials: RI
authors.lastname: Ehrlich
mesh_terms: D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities; D006801:Humans; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D009786:Occupational Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009787:Occupational Medicine / Q000193:education; D013019:South Africa; D014942:Workers' Compensation