A 42-year-old receptionist has been off work for 10 days with a viral illness. She requests a fit note from you for her employer. What is the most app...

Question

A 42-year-old receptionist has been off work for 10 days with a viral illness. She requests a fit note from you for her employer. What is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Provide a fit note as she has been off more than 7 days

Answer

Explain that a fit note is not required for absences of up to 14 days

Answer

Refuse and advise she must pay privately

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Tell her an A&E doctor should provide it

Answer

State that self-certification is required for absences longer than 7 days

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Sick (fit) notes

A 42-year-old receptionist has been off work for 10 days with a viral illness. She requests a fit note from you for her employer. What is the most appropriate response?