An employer asks occupational health for the diagnosis and full counselling notes of an employee assessed after depression-related absence. The

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An employer asks occupational health for the diagnosis and full counselling notes of an employee assessed after depression-related absence. The employee consented to a fitness-for-work report but not to disclosure of clinical notes. What is the most appropriate management?

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Provide functional advice within consent and decline disclosure of clinical notes

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Refuse to issue any report until the employer narrows the question

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Ask HR to obtain the GP record instead

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Send the notes because the employer paid for the assessment

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Disclose the diagnosis if it explains the recommended adjustments

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An employer asks occupational health for the diagnosis and full counselling notes of an employee assessed after depression-related absence. The employee consented to a fitness-for-work report but not to disclosure of clinical notes. What is the most appropriate management?