Medical cert from doctor, what does it mean?

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I had to go to doctor yesterday during the working day and she gave me a medical certificate stating that I am unable to work for three days.

Talking to a friend, he said that I cannot return to work during this three days for legal/insurance reasons. I had thought I might be able to return tomorrow which I think is day 3.

If the cert is dated yesterday, does that include yesterday in the three days, in other words, I would be due back at work on Sunday? am scheduled to work the weekend)

Can I return to work before that if I think I'm fit?
 
You cannot return to work until you are examined by the doctor again certified as fit for work. Day of examination is usually counted as Day 1
 
mathepac said:
You cannot return to work until you are examined by the doctor again certified as fit for work. Day of examination is usually counted as Day 1
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I can understand that for an illness where the doctor asks you to come back not in this case.
 
Bubbly your certificate states that you are unfit for work for 3 days, that is yesterday, today and tomorrow. I believe that the company would be negligent in allowing you back to work during this certified illnes period.
 

It does seem stupid that even if you feel fine you can't go back to work (I would go back if I was better, no matter what the cert said, unless there was a risk of infecting others).
In future ask your doctor to write "a maximum of three days" on the cert.
 

That's a good idea.
 
I expect the doctor dated that cert. therefore that is day 1
You should not return to work until the 3 days are up unless the doctor allows it. Check with him/her if you wish to return earlier
 
SOrry for the multi quote reply, have been spaced out on drugs all afternoon legally prescribed I hasten to add!

mathepac said:
You cannot return to work until you are examined by the doctor again certified as fit for work. Day of examination is usually counted as Day 1
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She never said about going back to see her. I had a sore shoulder which i told a collegue about when I arrived at work...she thought it would be funny to then slap me hard right where it hurt. This made it worse, (I will never forget the pain as I crumbled to the floor) hence the trip to the doctor who diagnosed a pulled muscle in my neck/shoulder. I think she gave me a three day cert. to ensure I was kept away from idiots who think that sort of behaviour is funny.

Brighid said:
Bubbly your certificate states that you are unfit for work for 3 days, that is yesterday, today and tomorrow. I believe that the company would be negligent in allowing you back to work during this certified illnes period.
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Boss said take all the time I need but I know he wouldn't argue if I went back before my cert expired.


Black Sheep said:
I expect the doctor dated that cert. therefore that is day 1
You should not return to work until the 3 days are up unless the doctor allows it. Check with him/her if you wish to return earlier
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I don't actually think I'll be fit for work tomorrow anyway. Hopefully I'll get back on Sunday but probably on restricted duties which I'm sure will be accomodated.
 
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