Hi
 
I have dealt with a few of these through time and agree that if their GP states not fit for work then that should stand, however, I tended to give support as a "family crisis" could be quite devastating to the said person.  If the manager is not supportive with the fit note comments then that is down to the business to decide if they can support them - i.e sick pay time off etc.
 
I tried not to get too  involved but offered support by telephone consultation, obviously it all depends on what crisis is happening.  It is clearly something very personal to that person hence the comment on the fit note - which is understandable.  No doubt they will discuss this with you and as we as nurses, as we all know, are covered by confidentiality then the manager does not have the right to enquire fully into detail.
 
It is suprising how much extra information you can find out - they might actually be medicated which could cause unsafe working (dependant on the job role), but when working for a specific company and not a service provider I always made contact to offer support.
 
Hope that helps a little
 
Karen
 

> Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:53:40 +0100
> From: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Fit note diagnosis: "Family crisis" - help please

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> yes with you on this, esp if the GP is saying that they are not fit for work
>
> Anna
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> From: "Roisin Smyth" <[log in to unmask]>
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> 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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