A 45-year-old nurse attends her GP with low mood and anxiety after workplace bullying. She is struggling to function at work but is not suicidal. She ...

Question

A 45-year-old nurse attends her GP with low mood and anxiety after workplace bullying. She is struggling to function at work but is not suicidal. She asks for time off. What is the most appropriate approach to sickness certification?

Accepted Answer

Provide a fit note indicating that she may be fit for work with adjusted duties such as reduced hours, and liaise with occupational health

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Refuse a fit note because mental health problems do not justify absence

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Provide a fit note marking her as unfit for work without suggesting any adjustments

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Backdate a 3-month unfit note without assessment

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Tell her to resign instead of taking sick leave

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Sickness certification for mental health

A 45-year-old nurse attends her GP with low mood and anxiety after workplace bullying. She is struggling to function at work but is not suicidal. She asks for time off. What is the most appropriate approach to sickness certification?