Changing from "sick note" to "Fit note" DWP Consultation.
Reading through this I note in The Social Security (Medical Evidence) and Statutory Sick Pay (Medical Evidence) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 provided in the supporting documents mentions in part 9 of "Schedule 1 Regulation 2(1) Part 1 Rules" the following
9. The condition may be specified less precisely where, in the doctor's opinion, disclosure of the precise condition would be prejudicial to the patient's well-being, or to the patient's position with their employer.
This doesn't represent a change from the original legislation that the 2010 proposed Statutory Instrument is looking to replace.
It may also put patient against GP in some circumstances. I am concerned and will need to research how this would act with the "Access to Medical Records Act" and the disclosure framework therein. Some doctors are of the opinion that HIV is just another illness, and it is, but may not consider the effects fully of disclosure. I have not seen the Doctors Guidance that will be issued but I would like to have seen a little more protection for those with heavily stigmatising conditions that protected the "patient-doctor" relationship and encouraged more trust between those with HIV and primary care.
Also what if the doctor you see is a 'locum' or not your usual doctor who would have the personal relationship to be able to make a judgement here.
PDF version
Reading through this I note in The Social Security (Medical Evidence) and Statutory Sick Pay (Medical Evidence) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 provided in the supporting documents mentions in part 9 of "Schedule 1 Regulation 2(1) Part 1 Rules" the following
9. The condition may be specified less precisely where, in the doctor's opinion, disclosure of the precise condition would be prejudicial to the patient's well-being, or to the patient's position with their employer.
This doesn't represent a change from the original legislation that the 2010 proposed Statutory Instrument is looking to replace.
It may also put patient against GP in some circumstances. I am concerned and will need to research how this would act with the "Access to Medical Records Act" and the disclosure framework therein. Some doctors are of the opinion that HIV is just another illness, and it is, but may not consider the effects fully of disclosure. I have not seen the Doctors Guidance that will be issued but I would like to have seen a little more protection for those with heavily stigmatising conditions that protected the "patient-doctor" relationship and encouraged more trust between those with HIV and primary care.
Also what if the doctor you see is a 'locum' or not your usual doctor who would have the personal relationship to be able to make a judgement here.