Previous medical statements, their uses, and outcome following medical statement revisions
| Previous medical certificate | Use | Outcome of medical statement revisions |
|---|---|---|
| Med 3 | Issued by the doctor treating the patient and based on an examination that has been carried out either that day or the day before3 | New Statement of Fitness for Work (the fit note) incorporates Med 3 and Med 5 |
| Med 4 | Supplemented information supplied by GPs to assist with independent medical assessments3 | Withdrawn from use |
| Med 5 | Issued by a GP when a statement of incapacity is required for a past period and based on previous examination. Also issued when the statement is based on a written report from another doctor who carried out an examination3 | New Statement of Fitness for Work (the fit note) incorporates Med 3 and Med 5 |
| Med 6 | Enabled certifying doctors to inform the Department for Work and Pensions that a less-precise diagnosis had been completed on the statement7 | Withdrawn from use |
| RM7 | Enabled certifying doctors to request an independent medical assessment7 | Withdrawn from use |