1.In all cases, a definitive diagnosis must be provided by the treating doctor or specialist to ensure that liability is determined for the correct injury or illness, and relates to a specific area.
2.Conditions citing 'pain' or 'stress' as part of a diagnosis cannot be used as they do not constitute a diagnosis (Operational Advice No 96/019 refers). Certification of the precise condition will need to be sought from the treating doctor or specialist. This should be done by telephoning the surgery rather than by letter.
3.Where it is clear from the information provided about how the injury or illness occurred that the condition is of a temporary nature only, the word 'temporary' or 'an episode of' should be included at the beginning of the determined condition.
4.Use of the word 'temporary' or 'an episode of' will reinforce that the condition which has been determined will clearly only apply for the period nominated in the initial liability letter (at Attachment D) to the employee.