Question

A 36-year-old man employed as a warehouse worker has had 3 days off work with gastroenteritis. He requests a sick note from you to cover his absence. He has otherwise fully recovered. What is the most appropriate advice regarding certification?

Accepted Answer

Explain that he can self-certify for the first 7 days of sickness without a fit note

Answer

Issue a MED3 fit note for the period and backdate it

Answer

Refuse any form of certification for less than 14 days’ sickness

Answer

Tell him to return to work without any record of sickness

Answer

Advise him to ask his employer for a private medical certificate and charge a fee

Practice question

A 36-year-old man employed as a warehouse worker has had 3 days off work with gastroenteritis. He requests a sick note from you to cover his absence. He has otherwise fully recovered. What is the most appropriate advice regarding certification?