General practitioners’ attitudes and practices regarding sick leave certification for patients with depression in Norway – a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Depression is among the most frequent reasons for sick leave, whereas health authorities recommend a rather strict practice, arguing that work is health-promoting. We aimed to explore GPs’ attitudes and practices regarding sick leave certification for depressed patients. Methods...

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Main Authors: Øystein Hetlevik, Sabine Ruths, Ina Grung, Stein Nilsen, Berit Bringedal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-12-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-11974-1
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