Question

A 45-year-old man attends his GP requesting a sick note as he has been off work for 10 days with severe back pain. He has not returned to work since his last consultation. Who is authorised to issue a fit note in this situation?

Accepted Answer

Any registered medical practitioner who has clinical knowledge of his condition, including his GP

Answer

Only his employer

Answer

Only his hospital consultant

Answer

A pharmacist

Answer

An occupational therapist

Practice question

A 45-year-old man attends his GP requesting a sick note as he has been off work for 10 days with severe back pain. He has not returned to work since his last consultation. Who is authorised to issue a fit note in this situation?