Papershuffler:
Re: sick notes in Germany
What is the procedure for issuing them? Are they issued by request of the patient, or is it down to the doctor to suggest?
In the UK, I've had doctors spontaneously thrust them at me, and I've had to specifically request them in response to being told to 'rest'. I've also had a GP write one out and say it was up to me if I used it or not.
Same in Germany.The sick note will only contain the start date and the estimated end date of the sick leave, but will not contain any medical details.