A 45-year-old office worker has been off work for 10 days with uncomplicated low back pain. She is now improving but still has some discomfort. She as...

Question

A 45-year-old office worker has been off work for 10 days with uncomplicated low back pain. She is now improving but still has some discomfort. She asks you for a sick note. What is the most appropriate certification?

Accepted Answer

Issue a fit note that may advise amended duties or phased return

Answer

Refuse a note because she has been off less than 4 weeks

Answer

Sign her off sick for 6 months automatically

Answer

Tell her only hospital doctors can issue fit notes

Answer

Backdate a note for 3 months to cover any future problems

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Fit note certification

A 45-year-old office worker has been off work for 10 days with uncomplicated low back pain. She is now improving but still has some discomfort. She asks you for a sick note. What is the most appropriate certification?