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Frequently Asked Questions
Can occupational health overrule a GP?
The Government has indicated that employers may, in principle, be able to overrule a GP’s advice in a fit note as to whether or not a person is potentially fit to return to work.
What does an occupational health referral mean?
The purpose of a referral to an occupational health practitioner [doctor or nurse] is to provide advice and support to the employee and where agreed with the employee, their managers. This may be done by: management referral.
Can an employee refuse to attend an occupational health appointment?
An employee can refuse, but they should consider that the Clinician will be unable to give any advice on any condition to the employer. That, in turn, may mean the employer will needs to make decisions in a vacuum. This often has a bearing on any management decisions.
Is Occupational Health confidential?
Yes. Occupational health (OH) doctors and nurses are bound by a duty of confidentiality towards their patients, enshrined in the ethics of their professions: The professional body for OH specialists is the Faculty of Occupational Medicine.