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Disclosure and privacy at work: what to share

Learn how to talk about stroke-related work needs without sharing more private medical information than necessary, using functional scripts and review dates.

Cross-cuttingSurvivorAdvanced15 minGrade 8

Educational only

Educational only — not medical advice.

Key takeaways

  • Separate diagnosis details from functional work needs
  • Use scripts for manager, HR, and coworker conversations
  • Document agreed supports so expectations are clear

Why this matters

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Share functional information first

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Use simple scripts

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Limit information to people who need it

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Review as recovery changes

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In practice

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Common misconceptions

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Reflect

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Key takeaways

  • Share functional needs, not unnecessary medical details.
  • Use scripts to make the first conversation easier.
  • Coworkers need work instructions, not private diagnoses.
  • Document supports and review dates.

Practice check

What you’ll practice

These questions are untimed. After you answer all of them, you’ll see your score and a clear next lesson or reference step.

0 of 3 answered

Question 1

1. Which statements are privacy-preserving and useful at work? Select all that apply.

Question 2

2. Which request best starts an accommodation conversation?

Question 3

3. A manager agrees to no back-to-back meetings for four weeks. What should the survivor do next?

References

  1. Tier 2ADA National Network2026
    Reasonable Accommodations in the Workplace
  2. Tier 1American Stroke Association2026
    Emotional and Behavioral Effects of Stroke