Would I be correct in assuming that requesting full details of
sickness/absence on return to work forms is unneccessary data?
Currently my parent organisation's forms have statements
that "illness/unwell/sick/pregnant are not sufficient" and require staff to
give a full acount with details for their period of absence. There also
appears to be no policy in place as to how long they retain "these details".
I am of the opinion that as personnel are not medical practioners they
should limit the information to a brief statement ; the number of days
absent ; note if maternity or industrial accident but no more. Any further
request for more detailed information should either be through the
occupational health agency ( who retain and do not disclose the data just a
statement of fitness to work or otherwise) or via the subjects own GP but
only with their permission.
What do others in similar situations think?
Moira
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