1. 2007

2. Types of reports  Insurance reports  Incapacity benefit  Disable living allowance  Police witness statements  DVLC reports  Holiday cancellation forms  Army medical reports

3. Types of reports  Adoption medical reports  Occupational health reports – fitness for work  Exemption from poll tax – mental health  Capacity to make a will  Capacity to understand power of attorney  Coroner’s reports for court  Freedom from infection – needs medical

4. Types of reports  Children - fitness to act  Child protection meeting reports  Passport forms – 2yrs and check photo

5. Pitfalls to avoid  Ensure you have the correct notes  Only answer the question they are asking  Do not interpret what is written in the notes  If no information in notes state that  Do not make assumptions – i.e. That they can get out of a chair because you think you can remember them doing at the surgery

6. Pitfalls to avoid  What you write can have dire consequences for the patient if you are unsure speak to them or negotiate with company the need for a medical examination – larger fee  If it is outside your area of competence decline to do it.  Don’t give out information on phone without being certain to whom you are speaking

7. Pitfalls to avoid  Only write down what you can defend from the written notes.  Don’t give information which could be detrimental to the patient if it has not been asked for.