A 29-year-old office worker develops flu-like symptoms and is unable to work. After 4 days off work she requests a sick note from her GP. She has not ...

Question

A 29-year-old office worker develops flu-like symptoms and is unable to work. After 4 days off work she requests a sick note from her GP. She has not seen a doctor previously for this illness. According to UK guidance, what should you advise?

Accepted Answer

Explain that for the first 7 calendar days she can self-certify and a fit note is not required

Answer

Issue a fit note covering the first 7 days of illness

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Refuse any documentation

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Issue a private certificate for statutory sick pay

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Advise her employer must provide a fit note

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

A 29-year-old office worker develops flu-like symptoms and is unable to work. After 4 days off work she requests a sick note from her GP. She has not seen a doctor previously for this illness. According to UK guidance, what should you advise?