A 50-year-old man has been off work for 5 days with low back pain. He requests a sick note from the GP. What is the most appropriate response?...

Question

A 50-year-old man has been off work for 5 days with low back pain. He requests a sick note from the GP. What is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Explain he can self-certify for up to 7 days and no fit note is required yet

Answer

Issue a Med 3 fit note for 2 weeks

Answer

Refuse any documentation

Answer

Issue a Med 3 fit note backdated 1 month

Answer

Tell him to obtain a note from his employer

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Fit note (Med 3) rules