A 40-year-old office worker has been off work with low back pain for 10 days. He now feels improved and asks for a medical certificate to cover the en...

Question

A 40-year-old office worker has been off work with low back pain for 10 days. He now feels improved and asks for a medical certificate to cover the entire period. What is the most appropriate advice?

Accepted Answer

Advise that he can self-certify for the first 7 days and issue a fit note only from day 8

Answer

Issue a fit note covering the first 7 days and beyond

Answer

Refuse any certification for back pain

Answer

Backdate a fit note to cover 3 months in case symptoms recur

Answer

Issue a fit note only if the employer contacts you

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Fit notes – timing and duration

A 40-year-old office worker has been off work with low back pain for 10 days. He now feels improved and asks for a medical certificate to cover the entire period. What is the most appropriate advice?