A 48-year-old office worker attends his GP requesting a sick note after having flu-like symptoms for 3 days. He has not seen a doctor previously durin...

Question

A 48-year-old office worker attends his GP requesting a sick note after having flu-like symptoms for 3 days. He has not seen a doctor previously during this illness. He feels a bit better and plans to return to work in 2 days. What is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Explain that he can self-certify for up to 7 days and does not need a fit note

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Issue a Med3 fit note immediately

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Refuse and tell him sick notes are never given for viral illnesses

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Backdate a fit note for 2 weeks to cover future absence

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Sign a fit note stating he is permanently unfit for work

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Sick note (fit note) regulations

A 48-year-old office worker attends his GP requesting a sick note after having flu-like symptoms for 3 days. He has not seen a doctor previously during this illness. He feels a bit better and plans to return to work in 2 days. What is the most appropriate response?