Naga Munchetty Cannot Hide Her Confusion Over Government's Takedown Of 'Sick Note Culture'

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Naga Munchetty Cannot Hide Her Confusion Over Government's Takedown Of 'Sick Note Culture'
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struggled to untangle the government’s new bid to get people on long-term sick leave back into work this morning.“Do you think fewer than 94% should have been signed off by a GP?”The presenter cut in: “No no no. Sorry, that’s not my question.

“Do you think of those 94% of people who were signed off, who asked for be signed off, do you think there should have been some that weren’t?” Munchetty interrupted: “No, I’m sorry, you’re not answering my question. You’re telling me how you would like to encourage or help people who have been signed off, to avoid being signed off.“What I’m asked is of the 94% who were signed off by GPs, do you think some of those should not have been signed off?”

“You don’t believe the GPs should have signed those people off, therefore the GPs aren’t doing their jobs?” Munchetty asked.

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