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Confidentiality in OH reports — DOccMed MCQ

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Employer asks OH for regular absence reports including diagnoses for long-term sick employees. What is the most appropriate response?

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Correct answer: C — Provide functional capacity assessments without diagnoses unless employee has given informed consent

OH reports should focus on functional capacity, not diagnoses. Diagnostic information requires explicit consent.

Reference: FOM Ethics; GMC Confidentiality