Incapacity only

3.The nature of an employee's compensable condition will usually provide an indication about the extent of expected associated incapacity.  However, if this is unclear, the Guide at Attachment C may provide some assistance about the expected duration of a particular condition.

4.Where incapacitated, the employee must provide certificates from his or her treating doctor or specialist for set periods for time off work.  Under no circumstances should a certificate which is open ended be accepted.

Open ended certificates must be returned to the employee with a request to the employee that the treating doctor be asked to provide a complete certificate.

5.Where medical certificates are submitted consistently:

the  Medical Review Certificate (Doctor), at Attachment K should be issued to the treating doctor or specialist for completion.  This will provide a clear indication about the employee's fitness for duty and focuses on return to work as an expected outcome of the incapacity process.  Payment for this service will equate with reasonable costs paid for completion of medical reports.