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2 questions:
Are most GPs okay with visits from people with cold/flu symptoms now?
And: if I get a medical certificate for a few days, but feel okay to return to work while still within the period I'm cleared as unfit for work - is there a problem with me doing so?
1 - wear a mask if seeing a GP in person, and it should be okay.
2 - you cannot return to work until after the period the cert states.
Mmmm. I don't think my medical practice is doing Telehealth anymore so what else am I going to do I guess? I still need to see a doctor...
Others have gone over the pros and cons for the second, so I'll just answer the first: my GP asks if you have symptoms, call ahead when making the appointment and arrangements will be made.
Thank you! Go cuddle Sammi and Zooks for me will you?
Will do next time they wander my way. Zooks just hopped off my lap after blagging all the prawns from my sorta-paella, and Sammi is sacked out on the couch where she's got both the sun and the warmth from the fire. Little hedonists. 🤣
Not sure about the first question, but if you get a medical certificate you can't go back to work unless the doctor does a new certificate. Your employer would be breaching their OH&S responsibilities to let you work when a doctor has said you are not fit to do so.
It's a bit awkward. Like I want to go back to work ASAP, mainly as I have no sick leave. But also, I don't want to go and get one day medical certificate and then risk still not feeling up to it tomorrow.
My GP's practice still does not allow face-to-face consultations for people with fever or respiratory symptoms.
Regarding the medical certificate, that would be up to your employer for sure.
Thank you! I asked my manager and she said 'as long as you don't sue me' lol. So idk
Could you get a cert from a chemist? I’m pretty sure some of them do it, and it might be cheaper than a dr