How to support patients via the Work Capacity Medical Certificate

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How to support patients via the Work Capacity Medical Certificate

Cathy Stephenson

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Hana had been working full time in a busy supermarket, but worsening anxiety and depression forced her to resign [Image: Markus Spiske on Unsplash]

The Ministry of Social Development’s principal health advisor Cathy Stephenson highlights how you can support your patients living with disabilities or long-term health conditions by completing the Work Capacity Medical Certificate

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