Talking with Your Employer

Questions to talk about your condition with your employer and coworkers

Questions you may have for your employer

What do you know about Crohn's disease?

Will having this condition in any way change the way you evaluate my performance or my potential for advancement?

Are you uncomfortable with the fact that I may experience symptoms in the work setting?

What can I tell you to help you better understand my symptoms?

Do you think that because I have Crohn's I can't take on as much work as before or that I require special treatment?

Although I will make every effort to keep this to a minimum, do you understand that occasionally I may need ask for time off for scheduled gastroenterologist's visits or treatments?

May I speak to the appropriate person about my current and future healthcare coverage?

Questions your employer or coworkers may ask you

What is Crohn's disease?

How will your condition affect your ability to do your job?

Is there something you are currently doing now in your job that you will no longer be able to do because of your condition?

Do you require any special arrangements while you are at work because of your condition?

How much will this affect your attendance?

What is your plan to treat and control your symptoms?

Where can I learn more about Crohn's disease?

Will you need to talk to someone about your current and future healthcare coverage?

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