The University of Southampton permits students to
self-certify illness for six days, after which a GP's note
is required.
We actually encourage self-certification, up to this
maximum, because of the expense involved in obtaining sick
notes.
Robert Green
On Tue, 2 Feb 1999 16:12:03 +0000 ANDREW WEST
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> A quick question about medical (self) certification:
> does any institution allow students to self-certify as sick
> for periods longer than the 7 day limit which is the norm for
> employees?
>
> Currently we allow self-certification for up to seven days but
> require a doctor's note beyond that period. We are thinking of
> reviewing this procedure.
>
> Thanks in advance to any respondents.
>
> Andrew West
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