A 42-year-old office worker attends his GP after 10 days off work with low back pain. He is improving and wants to return to work but needs a certific...

Question

A 42-year-old office worker attends his GP after 10 days off work with low back pain. He is improving and wants to return to work but needs a certificate. Which statement about fit notes is correct?

Accepted Answer

A fit note can indicate that the patient may be fit for work with adjustments

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Only hospital doctors can issue fit notes

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GPs may charge a fee for issuing a fit note for statutory sick pay

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Fit notes can only state that a patient is not fit for work

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Fit notes are not required after 7 days of sickness

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Sickness certification and fit notes

A 42-year-old office worker attends his GP after 10 days off work with low back pain. He is improving and wants to return to work but needs a certificate. Which statement about fit notes is correct?