A 43-year-old office worker presents requesting a sick note after having 3 days off work with a viral upper respiratory tract infection. He feels bett...

Question

A 43-year-old office worker presents requesting a sick note after having 3 days off work with a viral upper respiratory tract infection. He feels better and wishes to return to work tomorrow but wants a medical certificate for his employer for the days he has already missed. What is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Explain that self-certification is sufficient for the first 7 calendar days of sickness

Answer

Provide a fit note for the 3 days off

Answer

Refuse any documentation

Answer

Backdate a fit note for 2 weeks

Answer

Provide a fit note stating he is unfit for work for the next month

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Sickness certification