GPs issuing thousands more fit notes for patients

Rise of 9% in statements of fitness for work, with 13.5% increase in notes for mental and behavioural disorders

The number of fit notes issued by GPs has risen by nearly a tenth, with a larger increase for mental and behavioural disorders, research has shown.

A fit note is issued after the first seven days of sickness absence if the doctor assesses that the patient’s health affects their fitness for work.

Continue reading... February 09, 2018 at 06:40PM