Hi Gail

I think that your response to the GP is entirely reasonable. Sicknotes are, after all, only for the purposes of statutory sick pay. It is my understanding that in a dispute of this kind, OH has the last word as we are considered to be the workplace experts.

With the greatest respect to our colleagues in general practice, I think the sicknote is often a way to get patients out of the consulting room more quickly and with less arguments.

Regards

Helun Ford
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