The government has introduced a legislative change to the fit note policy. There are now additional healthcare professionals who can certify fit notes.
What is a fit note?
If a worker has been off work for more than seven days, a fit note is provided to evidence absence and record details of the functional effects of a patient's condition. This enables the patient and their employer to consider ways to help them return to work.
Who can issue fit notes?
The following professionals can certify and issue fit notes:
• Doctors
• Nurses
• Occupational Therapists
• Pharmacists
• Physiotherapists . . .
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