Pilot scheme will ask GPs to give more detail in sickness certificates

Description of functioning in sickness certificates.

AIMS Sickness certificates are to provide information on a disease and its consequences on the patient's functioning. This information has implications for the patient's rights to sickness benefits and return-to-work measures. The objective of this study was to investigate the description of functioning in sickness certificates according to WHO's International Classification of Functioning, Dis...

“The Slave-Girl Will Give Birth to Her Master” as Understood via “Temple Symbolism”

The so-called Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) used the hadith mentioning that “the slave-girl will give birth to her master” to justify its renewal of sexual slavery. This hadith is talking about signs before the end of the world, so it could be interpreted by the same Temple theology technique that has been used in the biblical book of Revelation, which is also about the end of the world. “...

General practitioners' use of sickness certificates.

BACKGROUND At present, sickness certification is largely undertaken by general practitioners (GPs). Guidance from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) is available to help with this task; however, there has been little formal evaluation of the DWP's guidance in relation to day-to-day general practice. AIMS To assess GPs' training, knowledge and application of the DWP's sickness certifica...

More blessed to give than to receive?

Here burdened toilers fainting with the heat Loiter a moment for refreshment sweet, The lone wayfarer, friendly comrade knows From cheery word flung to him as he goes: Sweet sympathy doth comfort the distressed, Encouragement help onward the oppressed, And I, myself, am blessed quite, as they, Because I give this rest beside the way. Î * I * Ï * I 4* Ï * Ï 4* i 4* Î + Î 4* I 4* i 4* i * Ï * Ï 4...

5 questions to ask that will improve patient access, revenue.