Common use of Physician Statement Clause in Contracts

Physician Statement. 8.1.4.1 A physician is any person licensed as a physician, nurse practitioner, physician’s assistant, surgeon, or psychiatrist by the Medical Board of California or by the California Board of Dental Examiners to practice medicine and to prescribe controlled medications. Also covered is treatment by a chiropractor as specified in the Labor Code. “Physician” does not include psychologists or licensed clinical social workers. 8.1.4.2 When the absence lasts for ten (10) or more consecutive working days, the unit member shall submit a physician's written statement verifying the illness. Upon request, the unit member shall submit a physician's written statement verifying the need for continued absence for any extended illness and the approximate date when the unit member may be expected to return to work. 8.1.4.3 The administrative officer may request a physician’s statement to verify any illness absence. The physician’s statement shall include a statement that in the doctor’s opinion the unit member could not work and dates of illness. When requesting the use of “Other Sick Leave,” the physician’s statement shall include a diagnosis (medical condition). 8.1.4.4 The District may request a physician’s statement to verify any illness to ensure that a unit member is able to resume the duties of the position before allowing him/her to return to work.