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Do you think i should tell my new employer i broke my ankle if my cast comes off the day the job starts?

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Dr. Wenjay Sung answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Yes: Yes, you should probably alert them now and document that you told them. It's just good practice to disclose.

Dr Bowman agreed

Answered 1/2/2015

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Honesty: Is the best policy so let them know. Just because cast is off you will likely have muscle atrophy, stiffness or weakness so they need to know if you are limited from doing certain things.

Dr Namey agreed

Answered 7/19/2013

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