Scandinavian journal of primary health care
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Scand J Prim Health Care · Jun 2010
ReviewWhat do GPs feel about sickness certification? A systematic search and narrative review.
Abstract Objective. To identify GPs' attitudes towards sickness certification. Design. ⋯ Role responsibility focused on the multiple roles GPs had to fulfil, and barriers to good practice were identified both within and outside the healthcare system. Conclusion. Any potential for changing the certification system needs to focus on reducing the potential for conflict, clarification of the roles of all stakeholders, and improving access to specialist occupational health and rehabilitation services.
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Scand J Prim Health Care · Jun 2010
ReviewWhat do GPs feel about sickness certification? A systematic search and narrative review.
Abstract Objective. To identify GPs' attitudes towards sickness certification. Design. ⋯ Role responsibility focused on the multiple roles GPs had to fulfil, and barriers to good practice were identified both within and outside the healthcare system. Conclusion. Any potential for changing the certification system needs to focus on reducing the potential for conflict, clarification of the roles of all stakeholders, and improving access to specialist occupational health and rehabilitation services.