A 50-year-old man has been off work with back pain for 4 days and asks you for a sick note. He has not seen any other doctor. What is the most appropr...

Question

A 50-year-old man has been off work with back pain for 4 days and asks you for a sick note. He has not seen any other doctor. What is the most appropriate response regarding certification?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Issue a Med3 fit note for the 4 days already taken

Answer

Refuse any certification

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Issue a Med3 covering 2 weeks

Answer

Advise him to get a private certificate

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Sickness certification

A 50-year-old man has been off work with back pain for 4 days and asks you for a sick note. He has not seen any other doctor. What is the most appropriate response regarding certification?