A 45-year-old warehouse worker has had 5 days off work with a self-limiting viral upper respiratory tract infection. He requests a fit note from his G...

Question

A 45-year-old warehouse worker has had 5 days off work with a self-limiting viral upper respiratory tract infection. He requests a fit note from his GP to cover the period of absence. What is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Explain that he does not need a fit note for absences of 7 days or less

Answer

Issue a fit note for the 5 days

Answer

Refuse a fit note and tell him to see occupational health

Answer

Backdate a fit note for 2 weeks

Answer

Issue a private sick note for his employer to keep on file

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Fit notes and sickness certification

A 45-year-old warehouse worker has had 5 days off work with a self-limiting viral upper respiratory tract infection. He requests a fit note from his GP to cover the period of absence. What is the most appropriate response?