A 45 year old office worker has been off work with low back pain for 10 days. He requests a sick note. According to current UK guidance on fit notes, ...

Question

A 45 year old office worker has been off work with low back pain for 10 days. He requests a sick note. According to current UK guidance on fit notes, who can legally issue a Statement of Fitness for Work (Med 3) for this patient?

Accepted Answer

Any registered healthcare professional listed as able to issue fit notes who has assessed the patient

Answer

Only hospital consultants

Answer

Only occupational health doctors

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The patient’s employer

Answer

Only the patient’s GP after 28 days

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Fit note issuing responsibilities

A 45 year old office worker has been off work with low back pain for 10 days. He requests a sick note. According to current UK guidance on fit notes, who can legally issue a Statement of Fitness for Work (Med 3) for this patient?