Proportion of GPs that generally find it very problematic or fairly problematic to: | Sweden (n = 3949) | Norway (n = 221) | Proportional diff1. | Mean diff1. | pValue2 |
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. . . assess the optimum duration and degree of sickness absence. | 69.1 | 71.4 | 0.97 | -2.3 | 0.487 |
. . . provide a long-term prognosis about the future work capacity of patients on sick leave. | 77.3 | 72.3 | 1.07 | 5.0 | 0.087 |
. . . handle sickness certification of patients. | 59.9* | 52.5* | 1.14 | 7.4 | 0.030 |
. . . assess the degree to which of the reduced functional capacity limits patient's work capacity. | 80.6* | 67.9* | 1.19 | 12.7 | 0.000 |
... discuss with the patient the advantages and disadvantages of being on sick leave. | 40.5* | 31.1* | 1.30 | 9.4 | 0.005 |
... manage the two roles as the patient's treating physician and a medical expert for the social insurance office and other authorities. | 64.5* | 52.3* | 1.23 | 12.2 | 0.000 |
... decide whether to certify a prolongation of a sick-leave period initially certified by another physician. | 69.5* | 30.9* | 2.25 | 38.6 | 0.000 |
... handle situations in which you and your patient have different opinions about the need for sickness leave. | 61.1* | 74.7* | 0.82 | -13.6 | 0.000 |