Question

A 52-year-old man attends his GP surgery asking for a medical certificate stating he is unfit for jury service because he gets anxious in crowds. He has no diagnosed mental health condition and is functioning well at work. What is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Explain that exemption from jury service is a legal decision for the court and you can only provide factual information about his health

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Automatically issue the certificate requested

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Refuse the request without explanation

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Write a letter exaggerating his symptoms to help him avoid jury service

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Prescribe benzodiazepines to justify exemption

Practice question

A 52-year-old man attends his GP surgery asking for a medical certificate stating he is unfit for jury service because he gets anxious in crowds. He has no diagnosed mental health condition and is functioning well at work. What is the most appropriate response?