THE Pharmacy Guild is reminding patients that with the pending flu season, their community pharmacy is the go-to place for vaccinations and absence from work certificates, especially where they are unable to get to their doctor easily.
An update from the NSW branch of the Guild yesterday noted that "pharmacists may now issue these certificates as proof of legitimate absence for their patients," and can be used to verify either:
* Absence from work due to illness or injury (personal leave)
* Absence due to illness or injury of a member of the employee's immediate family or household (carer's leave).
"Pharmacists are able issue certificates for conditions within their scope of practice, and if the illness or injury falls outside of this they may refer their patient to a doctor or relevant healthcare professional," the notice advised, urging consumers to visit findapharmacy.com.au to find their "closest Guild Member Pharmacy offering these services".
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