Letters authorizing release of medical records and information
Set of letters from and to the employee, hospital and GP
requesting various medical information. Assists in formal
organisation of an employee's permitted time-off or potential
employment tribunal claims
About this document
Employee absence causes business set backs and other repercussions. Keep yourself fully informed by obtaining medical information. Sensitivity and confidentiality is important in order to comply with employment legislation. These letters are designed to avoid the pitfalls of failing to use the right words to convince a doubting GP practice or medical records manager that you are entitled to the information you seek.
This document includes model versions of five letters and a medical absence self certification form. In more detail:
• Letter from you to staff member explaining why consent needed and seeking authorities
• Letter from staff member to general practitioner for records
• Letter from staff member to hospital for records
• Letter from staff member authorising your consultant to discuss his case
• Letter from you to instruct consultant
• Medical absence self certification form
Who will use these documents?
Any employer or manager with employees, including directors, who needs to obtain medical information in the event of long term sickness or prior to recruitment
Application
and features
Set of letters to cover the main items in the consent and instruction process
Detailed consent form suitable for all medical professionals
Tips on how to best deal with hospitals
Firm but sympathetic treatment of your staff member
Contents
This document covers model versions of five letters and medical absence self certification form
Letter from you to staff member explaining why consent needed and seeking authorities
Letter from staff member to general practitioner for records
Letter from staff member to hospital for records
Letter from staff member authorising your consultant to discuss his case
Letter from you to instruct consultant
Medical absence self certification form
Word
Count (approximate):
Document: 1390
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Explanatory notes:
775
words
Draftsman
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Letters authorizing release of medical records and information
