Requesting an employee's consent to seek a medical report
This letter seeks an employee's consent for the employer to get a medical report on their condition from their GP or specialist. It includes a form that advises them of their rights under the Access to Medical Reports Act 1988.
Once you have gained the employee's consent, please see letter to GP/specialist (either long term or short term absence.) If the employee refuses to give consent please see letter to employee who has refused of consent. Other documents that may prove useful in managing an absence situation include the 2 minute guide to managing long term absence, Attendance at Work Policy and Procedure, the Disciplinary and Dismissal Policy and Procedure, and the Employer's Guides on managing absence and disciplinary cases.
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