Factors associated with prevalence and types of 'may be fit'advice on fit notes: a cross-sectional primary care analysis
C Shiels, M Gabbay, J Hillage - British Journal of General Practice, 2014 - bjgp.org
Background The 'fit note', with the opportunity for the GP to advise that a patient 'may be fit'to
do some work, was introduced in April 2010. Aim To estimate numbers of fit notes with 'may …
do some work, was introduced in April 2010. Aim To estimate numbers of fit notes with 'may …
Completion of fit notes by GPs: a mixed methods study
C Coole, F Nouri, I Potgieter… - Perspectives in public …, 2015 - journals.sagepub.com
Aims: The aim of this study was to investigate the completion of fit notes by UK general
practitioners (GPs). A series of actual fit notes issued to employed patients were examined …
practitioners (GPs). A series of actual fit notes issued to employed patients were examined …
How do GPs complete fit note comments?
Background The 'fit note'was introduced in the UK in April 2010, to facilitate return to work
(RTW). However, no research to date has reported on how general practitioners (GPs) …
(RTW). However, no research to date has reported on how general practitioners (GPs) …
Demographic variation in fit note receipt and long-term conditions in south London
Objectives Introduced in the UK in 2010, the fit note was designed to address the problem of
long-term sickness absence. We explored (1) associations between demographic variables …
long-term sickness absence. We explored (1) associations between demographic variables …
[HTML][HTML] Recommendations to facilitate the ideal fit note: are they achievable in practice?
Background Although the UK fit note has been broadly welcomed as a tool to facilitate return
to work, difficulties and uncertainties have resulted in wide variation in its use. Agreement on …
to work, difficulties and uncertainties have resulted in wide variation in its use. Agreement on …
Fit for purpose? Using the fit note with patients with chronic pain: a qualitative study
E Wainwright, D Wainwright, E Keogh… - British Journal of General …, 2011 - bjgp.org
Background Staying in work may benefit patients with chronic pain, but can be difficult for
GPs to negotiate with patients and their employers. The new fit note is designed to help this …
GPs to negotiate with patients and their employers. The new fit note is designed to help this …
Exploration of GPs' views and use of the fit note: a qualitative study in primary care
VK Welsh, CD Mallen, G Wynne-Jones… - British Journal of General …, 2012 - bjgp.org
Background Sickness certification constitutes daily clinical practice for GPs. In April 2010,
the UK sickness certification system changed to reflect the evidence that work is generally …
the UK sickness certification system changed to reflect the evidence that work is generally …
Working towards a 'fit note': an experimental vignette survey of GPs
Background The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has designed a trial medical
statement. Aim To compare fitness for work assessment outcomes and written advice across …
statement. Aim To compare fitness for work assessment outcomes and written advice across …
How to get the most out of the fit note
There are a handful of scenarios with prescriptive guidance around fitness for work. For the
most part, fitness for work is case specific, dependent on the health of the patient and their …
most part, fitness for work is case specific, dependent on the health of the patient and their …
Complexity in simple tasks: a qualitative analysis of GPs' completion of long-term incapacity forms
AimTo explore the factors influencing the completion of the IB113 form for the Department for
Work and Pensions (DWP), as an exemplar of how general practitioners (GPs) manage and …
Work and Pensions (DWP), as an exemplar of how general practitioners (GPs) manage and …