Temporary Incapacity Assessment — Sick Leave

Temporary incapacity assessment is a medical evaluation of the patient's health condition, on the basis of which the physician decides on temporary exemption from work and issues a sick leave certificate. A sick leave certificate is an official medical document confirming temporary loss of work capacity due to illness, injury, or treatment need.

Sick leave is issued for:

• acute conditions
• exacerbation of chronic conditions
• injuries
• infectious diseases
• post-surgical or post-procedure recovery
• treatment and recovery under physician supervision

To obtain sick leave:

• visit the physician
• undergo medical examination
• take tests or additional examinations if needed

When issuing sick leave, the consultation fee plus three sick days are charged.

What sick leave contains:

• opening and closing dates 
• period of incapacity
• required medical data
• physician's signature and medical organization stamp

Extension

Sick leave may be extended after repeat examination if the patient's condition requires further treatment or recovery.

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