A junior doctor returns from depression-related sickness absence and asks occupational health not to tell the employer anything. The employer needs

Question

A junior doctor returns from depression-related sickness absence and asks occupational health not to tell the employer anything. The employer needs to know whether night shifts are safe next week. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Explain consent, agree a functional report, and avoid unnecessary clinical detail

Answer

Issue no report because confidentiality prevents fitness advice

Answer

Ask the GP to decide the rota restriction instead

Answer

Report that she is unfit until she accepts full disclosure

Answer

Tell the employer the diagnosis because rota planning is affected

Consent to OH report — DOccMed MCQ

A junior doctor returns from depression-related sickness absence and asks occupational health not to tell the employer anything. The employer needs to know whether night shifts are safe next week. What is the most appropriate management?