Ultraviolet Keratitis in a 20-Year-Old Engineering Student and the Role of Physician Advocacy in Workplace Safety: A Case Report

Ultraviolet Keratitis in a 20-Year-Old Engineering Student and the role of Physician Advocacy in Workplace Safety

Authors

  • Ajuonuma FO Department of Family Medicine, 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital Kaduna, Nigeria
  • Tijani SG Department of Family Medicine, 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital Kaduna, Nigeria. https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3309-0398

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i3.877

Keywords:

Ultraviolet Keratitis, Population at-risk, Physician Advocacy, Workplace Safety, Case Report

Abstract

Background: Ignorance of workplace hazards leads to increased morbidity and mortality among workers. Primary care physicians are best suited as gatekeepers in healthcare systems to identify at-risk populations. Physician advocacy is one veritable tool that can be used to ensure workplace safety.                                                                                                                                                                                                  

Case Summary: This report discusses the management of ultraviolet keratitis in a new engineering student exposed to arc welding without appropriate personal protective equipment.  He and his course mates were largely ignorant of the health hazards associated with the workplace. An at-risk population was identified, and physician advocacy yielded great results in protecting the health of this population.

Conclusion: Effective patient advocacy requires skill, training and practice and this is highly recommended for all primary care Physicians.

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Author Biography

Tijani SG, Department of Family Medicine, 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital Kaduna, Nigeria.

      

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Published

2024-10-05

How to Cite

Ajuonuma, F., & Tijani, S. (2024). Ultraviolet Keratitis in a 20-Year-Old Engineering Student and the Role of Physician Advocacy in Workplace Safety: A Case Report : Ultraviolet Keratitis in a 20-Year-Old Engineering Student and the role of Physician Advocacy in Workplace Safety. The Nigerian Health Journal, 24(3), 1613–1616. https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i3.877

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