Question

A 45-year-old office worker has been off work with low back pain for 5 days. He asks for a sick note. He has not yet seen his employer. What is the most appropriate response regarding certification?

Accepted Answer

Explain that he can self-certify for the first 7 calendar days and does not require a fit note yet

Answer

Issue a Med 3 fit note for 4 weeks

Answer

Refuse all certification

Answer

Advise that sick notes are only issued by hospital consultants

Answer

Issue a Med 3 for 6 months

Practice question

A 45-year-old office worker has been off work with low back pain for 5 days. He asks for a sick note. He has not yet seen his employer. What is the most appropriate response regarding certification?