Human Resources

Newcastle GP says unnecessary appointments for medical certificates are wasting doctors' time.

Natasha Hawker was interviewed on ABC Radio Newcastle to discuss a recent topic where a Newcastle GP, Dr. Max Mollenkopf, advocates for employers to stop requiring medical certificates for employees to take time off work. Dr. Mollenkopf argues that these requirements take valuable clinical time away from patients who genuinely need medical care and place unnecessary burdens on employees.

Listen to the full recording below to hear Natasha Hawker's insights on this pressing issue.

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