Assignment task: Read the scenario below and answer the questions which follow.
You have been working in a pathology collection centre for seven years. You have young children and a partner who works long hours. Because of the recent shortage in staff, you have been asked to work longer hours and are unable to take the leave owed to you. You are becoming more tired, moody and work and feeling increasingly forgetful. Upon reflection, you are becoming more aware of the possible consequences your tiredness and forgetfulness may have in the workplace.
a. Identify (2) possible consequences that your current negative feelings may have in regard to your practice in the pathology collection centre.
b. Identify one (1) person you should report your levels of stress and fatigue to, in the centre.