A medical certificate pertains to the medical history, diagnosis, prognosis, or medical condition of an Injured Person, which is generated and maintained in the process of medical treatment. This is an important document for Injury Management as it determine if the Injured Person is ready to return to work and if they are, whether any restrictions are in place to
Field |
Comment |
Reference | A unique identifer |
Issue Date | Date of consultation |
Start Date | The start date that the Health Practiioner believes the Injured Person is at the particular capacity |
End Date | The end date that the Health Practiioner believes the Injured Person is at the particular capacity |
Review Date | Usually, a date prior to the end of the End Date this is to ensure the Injured Person is always covered by a Medical Certificate |
Diagnosis | In a work-related injury, the diagnosis/extent of the injury is included |
Practitioner | The Medical Practitioner issuing the Medical Certificate is entered here |
Health Care Provider | The Name of the Health Care Provider that the Medical Practitioner belongs |
Capacity Status | The Injured Person's capacity to return to work |
Restriction | If the Injured Person is returning to work, restrictions can be added here |
Comment | If the Injured Person is returnign to work, suitable duties or other comments can be here |