I've always understand that they are the only other health professional capable of issuing valid (for SSP etc...) sick notes. Don't know the source for this other than the usual OH urban myth directory!!

Lorenzo

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-----Original Message-----
From: Kath Griffiths [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 22 March 2004 17:25
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Subject: certificates from osteopaths
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Does any one know the validity of sick certificates provided by osteopaths - are these generally accepted?

Kath Griffiths

Occupational Health Manager

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

65 Fleet Street

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