A 49-year-old man has been off work with severe low back pain for 4 days and requests a ‘sick note’ from his GP so he can claim statutory sick pay. He has not previously seen any clinician for this episode. What is the most appropriate advice?AIssue a fit note for the current 4-day periodBExplain that he can self-certify for up to 7 days and a fit note is not required yetCRefuse to give any documentation at this stageDAdvise him to attend A&E to obtain a fit noteEProvide a private medical certificate as fit notes can only be issued by hospital doctorsCheck my answer