A 50-year-old office worker has been off work with lower back pain and sciatica for 10 days. He asks his GP for a “sick note” for his employer. According to current UK guidance, what is the most appropriate approach?AExplain that he can self-certify for up to 7 days, so a fit note is now required from a registered healthcare professionalBRefuse a note as GPs cannot issue them for musculoskeletal problemsCExplain that fit notes can only be provided by hospital doctorsDTell him he must be off work at least 4 weeks before a fit note can be issuedEAdvise him to use self-certification indefinitelyCheck my answer