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A Guide for Registered Medical Practitioners

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Introduction
 
Key points
 
Section 1 Doctors' obligations
 
Section 2 Certification - the rules
  General rules for the issue of medical statements (Med 3,4 and 5)
  Rules for the completion of form Med 3
  Rules for the completion of form Med 5
  Rules for the completion of form Med 4
  Rules for the completion of form Med 6
  Use of form RM 7
  Use of form DS1500 - Special Rules
 
Section 3 Advice to patients regarding fitness for work
 
Section 4 Help to return to work
 
Section 5 Medical reports for incapacity benefits
 
Section 6 State benefits and assessment of entitlement
 
Section 7 Pregnancy
 
Section 8 Additional information
 
Appendix 1 Reference to the relevant statutory instruments
 
Appendix 2 The Personal Capability Assessment
 
Appendix 3 Exempt categories
 
Appendix 4 Severe Disablement Allowance
 
Appendix 5 Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance
 
Appendix 6 Contact details for Medical Services
 
 
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