Table 3 Proportion of psychiatrists (N=579) who reported having management support and worked at clinic with a workplace policy regarding handling of sickness certification of patients

Do you and your colleagues at your clinic/practice have a workplace policy for handling matters related to sickness certification?

Yes, and it’s well established

Yes, but it’s not well established

No

Don’t know

Not applicable. I don’t work in a clinical unit

15.2

12.6

56.0

13.4

2.8

Do you have support from your immediate manager at your practice/clinic regarding sickness certification cases?

Yes, extensive support

Yes, some support

No

Not applicable. I don’t have a manager

Not applicable. I don’t work at a clinical unit

15.6

36.0

35.2

12.9

0.4