Maybe the G.P. didn't want to use the word 'stress/anxiety' so used this terminology instead.......I know a G.P. practice I used to work at used this term a lot as employees were worried about how 'stress/anxiety' would be perceived in the work place....a slightly more diplomatic way of word usage!
Terri
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From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of joan
Sent: 17 August 2011 10:27
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Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Fit note diagnosis: "Family crisis" - help please
Roisin
I expect there is a Human Resouces policy where a staff member is allowed
time off for a family emergency. I would contact your HR team.
Joan
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From: "Roisin Smyth" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 10:10 AM
Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] Fit note diagnosis: "Family crisis" - help please
Hi Folks
A manager has contacted me to discuss a fit note recently handed in by an
employee.
In the diagnosis line the GP has said "family crisis". The manager is
telling me that he
does not think he should accept this as a valid fit note, as family crisis
is obviously not
a diagnosis.
The manager is calling in to see me for some advice later - any thoughts?
I'm checking
through the DWP advice again regarding fit notes but would really like to
hear what you think
too.
I tend to agree with the manager, but how would you manage this one? If
there's a family crisis
going on, quibbling over the wording of the fit note isn't going to help
matters, but
I understand that management has to follow a certain process as well.
Opinions gratefully received!
Thanks
Roisin
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