Medical certificates and reports


The new GMS and PMS contracts
July 2004 This references within this guidance relate to the English legislation – however the same obligations exist in the relevant legislation in each of the devolved nations.

Introduction
This GPC receives many queries from GPs and LMCs with regard to their obligations or otherwise in relation to issuing medical reports and certificates.

This guidance will look at:
  • GPs' obligations - in both GMS and PMS contracts, particularly in relation to certificates issued by the Department of Work and Pensions
  • Collaborative arrangements - how these work and the GPs' position
  • Non-NHS work - where a GP can charge for the provision of a certificate/statement/report

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